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stranded

[stran-did] / ˈstræn dɪd /


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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 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

When recycled materials are stranded because of onerous trade restrictions, the result is lower investment, fewer jobs for American workers and unstable supply of feedstock for U.S. manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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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