stranded
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Tens of thousands of people were stranded in airports around the country, many of them "without any knowledge of where they're going to sleep tonight", Duffy said.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration late Friday lifted the rare nationwide ground stop that left thousands of flights delayed or canceled and stranded people across the U.S. and beyond.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2026
Passengers were stranded at airports as they waited to see how long the delays would last and when their canceled flights would be rebooked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
In the meantime, Sarriot is happy to point stranded readers elsewhere.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
Besides, they were stranded, so I could easily get away if I had to.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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