marooned
Example Sentences
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Having been marooned at the back, Sauber became more respectable performers, and their veteran German driver Nico Hulkenberg even finally scored a podium after 16 years of trying in last year's British Grand Prix.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
For Dallas, a 10th straight loss leaves the Mavericks marooned in 12th in the Western Conference, and outside of playoff contention.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
When the seasoned diplomat found himself in the midst of a hazardous voyage in 1784, he might well have compared himself to the marooned Robinson Crusoe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
With Alisson marooned upfield for a set-piece as Liverpool searched for a late equaliser, Rayan Cherki kicked the ball towards an empty net.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
I am alone on an island, marooned, somewhere above where this note will be found, God willing.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
