as in leaving
to cause to remain behind
sailors marooned on a desert island
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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025 -
After leaving office, Loeffler sold her 50% stake in the basketball team to an investor group that included one of the former players who had spoken out most prominently.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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On the day of Modi’s visit, Mishra complained to him about the government’s failure to prevent cities and towns from dumping raw sewage into the Ganges.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Marooning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marooning. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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