aground
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Ice islands from Petermann may instead travel farther before running aground.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
But other consolidation attempts among Italian banks have run aground on shareholder opposition and execution snarls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“The Little Sister” grows even more intriguing once the love affair runs aground, forcing Fatima to flounder in her heartache.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
However, the Senate’s version of the bill ran aground after lawmakers planned to include the yield ban.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
“I’d like a dollar for every ship that’s gone aground between here and Baker’s Island,” Lem growled.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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Red Kayak
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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