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run aground









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According to reports, the ship had previously run aground in 2023 but crew managed to free it using its own power.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

The world's largest iceberg has run aground in shallow waters off the remote British island of South Georgia, home to millions of penguins and seals.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

“What remains missing is tangible progress towards succession to give investors sufficient confidence that the company will not run aground after Iger departs, and in doing so, avoid future mutinies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

It also caused a cargo ship to run aground near Anapa.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Victarion had no way to know whether they had foundered, run aground, or been blown off course.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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