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stranded

[stran-did] / ˈstræn dɪd /


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The sad saga of a humpback whale stranded a month ago on the German coast has sparked a flood of compassion but also a media frenzy, angry spats, conspiracy theories and death threats.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

According to one passenger, about 30 people were left stranded.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Hernández then walked to load the bases but Muncy grounded out to second base, leaving more runners stranded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

They built it in 2020 to accommodate some of the many girls stranded on Mystic’s waiting list.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

I stayed close to the bank while Togbe and Grandpa Dodzi took off like fish that had been stranded on land and were finally back in water.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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