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as in to leave
to cause to remain behind
The bus driver just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town in the middle of nowhere.
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as in beach
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
the wishful dream of living an indolent, idyllic existence on some far-off strand
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Recent Examples of strand
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Eventually, the vehicle broke down, leaving them stranded as nightfall crept in.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
Elsewhere, Lex and his nephew Lenny (Jon Cryer) combine a strand of Superman’s hair with an explosion of every nuclear weapon to create Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow), a pro-wrestler-like villain who partakes in some of the weakest and most baffling comic-book action ever conceived.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Now, last night was the second time in that span that Peralta stranded runners, then came back out in the next inning and allowed a run.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Eventually, the vehicle broke down, leaving them stranded as nightfall crept in.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Noun
But with the return of Lex Luthor, alongside his incompetent nephew, Lenny (Jon Cryer), things shift to focus on Luthor’s plot to create his own Superman by using a strand of Kal-El’s hair.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
Elsewhere, Lex and his nephew Lenny (Jon Cryer) combine a strand of Superman’s hair with an explosion of every nuclear weapon to create Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow), a pro-wrestler-like villain who partakes in some of the weakest and most baffling comic-book action ever conceived.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
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Verb
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Eventually, the ground will subside, leaving behind a crater about 1,000 feet deep and nearly 2 miles across where Oak Flat and its religious and environmental significance now stand.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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Thousands left in divestitures, including the sale or spin-offs of Iams pet food, Duracell batteries and a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Some drugs, particularly antibiotics, can wreck the gut microbiome fast.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
30 July 2025
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The New York Post reported that teams were reaching out to the Mets about Blackburn in June, before a spate of injuries temporarily wrecked New York’s starting depth.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In a recent incident, on June 21, a storm surge caused Lake Superior's waters to dramatically change, particularly near the beaches of Whitefish Bay and Sault Ste. Marie, according the Great Lakes Environment Research Laboratory.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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There is a campground and swimming beach, along with picnic areas and hiking trails.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Elliott likewise pressed Hyundai to abandon its own restructuring effort and increase its dividend, again using financial discipline as a wedge to improve governance and transparency.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Minority languages were banned in schools, tribal leaders were silenced, and communities were pressured to abandon their heritage and conform to a rigid Persian identity.—
Jila Andalib,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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Other perks include indoor and outdoor pools, 172 feet of sandy shoreline, and a 50-foot dock.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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Scott Olson | Getty Images With more than 3,200 miles of shoreline touching four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan knows a thing or two about interacting with Mother Nature.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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“Strand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strand. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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