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Igel

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2. That's the kind of subject line that invites clicks.

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Sun Dec 9, 2018, 04:45 PM

Dec 2018

Just to see what it could possibly be referring to.

Odd use of "maroon".

leave (someone) trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island

In this case they're still in the same place, but the accessibility has changed. Like saying that somebody's no longer marooned on an island without a boat because somebody built a bridge. Not the usual change of circumstances you expect.

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De-miners sound all-clear at marooned Jordan River baptism shrines [View all] Eugene Dec 2018 OP

I hope all remains peaceful. MineralMan Dec 2018 #1

That's the kind of subject line that invites clicks. Igel Dec 2018 #2

It is a good thing edhopper Dec 2018 #3