left stranded
Example Sentences
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Some drivers, unable to get fuel, were left stranded, and taxi drivers and truckers spoke out against the worsening living conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Air traffic collapse grounds flights" is the Daily Telegraph's lead story, with the fault meaning "tens of thousands of airline passengers were left stranded last night".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Hundreds of people were also left stranded in Chiba station due to suspended train services, an AFP journalist saw.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
After Shohei Ohtani led with a double and Max Muncy drew a two-out walk, both were left stranded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
They had been left stranded in the forest—this very forest—when one day a herd of long-horned goats wandered into their camp.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
