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stranded

[stran-did] / ˈstræn dɪd /


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The characters may get bounced around a bit and some will feel stranded, but you’ll know you’ve been taken somewhere new by this charming indie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Around 100 tankers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, holding about 165 million barrels of oil and fuel—the vast majority of which is set to go to Asia.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The stranded sailors were granted 30-day entry visas by the Sri Lankan government and were housed in navy and air force camps.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Then adds, “A few years back, I remember hearing about a stranded cruise ship. They airdropped them Spam and Pop-Tarts. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather have MoonPies.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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