island
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Rubio, addressing reporters at the White House, said he was sure that Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping would discuss Taiwan, the self-governing democratic island claimed by Beijing.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Drones and helicopters were used to in the search mission which led police to a small island where a number of crocodiles lay in the sun, one of which they believed had eaten the man.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The ship had attempted to dock in Cape Verde, an island nation off the coast of Senegal, but officials there did not allow it.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The ship is anchored just off the island nation's capital Praia.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
“It sounds even worse than that island last week,” one of the crew said.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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