as in stranded
resting on the shore or bottom of a body of water
the villagers came to stare at the foreign ship that was aground on their beach and at the strangely dressed sailors on board
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Marriages among the landed and propertied involved legally binding settlements drawn up by lawyers (with no obligation to confidentiality).—
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Elordi plays Heathcliff, the romantic anti-hero who is discovered on the streets before being taken in by a wealthy member of Britain’s landed gentry, only to fall in love with their daughter.—
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Rich colors, subtle patterns, and natural materials help the room feel grounded and calm.—
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Your romantic expectations and creative ventures take on a more mature and grounded tone, Virgo.—
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Hundreds of sea turtles become beached or stranded every year from injury, disease, illness or environmental threats, the zoo says.—
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“Aground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aground. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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