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island

[ahy-luhnd] / ˈaɪ lənd /


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Then there are the two walk-in closets, one of which features a sizable island at its center, ideal for storing accessories.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and made the trip to the island as part of a cross-party delegation, with New Zealand noting its lawmakers have visited Taiwan for decades.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The island sits at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz and gives Tehran control over ships’ movement through the crucial waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But there are concerns in Taipei over Washington's commitment after Trump recently suggested arms sales to the island could be a bargaining chip with China.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

But Dad is crying alone in a basement while Mom eats sushi on a tropical island.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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