islands
Example Sentences
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His descendent, also Sir Hew Dalrymple, said he was "delighted" to now pass on stewardship of both islands and felt the charity was better placed than him to protect it.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The term can include people with roots in dozens of countries from Sri Lanka to China’s border with Russia to Pacific islands, with completely different exposure patterns and cuisines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Most of the islands are, as Antelope was until this year, submerged reefs which in the past had no human settlements.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
France banned its use on the mainland in 1990, but allowed its continued use on the Caribbean islands until 1993.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
She dreamed of what tropical islands and the Ivory Coast and Goa would look like from the deck of a grand sailing vessel.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
