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marooned

adjective
 
 
/məˈruːnd/

Definition

left in a place from which you cannot escape: What would you miss most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island? The police are advising motorists marooned by the blizzards to stay in their cars until the rescue services can reach them.Experiencing difficulties maroon
 
 
/-ˈruːn/ verb [T]
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