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island

[ahy-luhnd] / ˈaɪ lənd /


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China has worked methodically to tighten its grip in the strategic seas around the first island chain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Belfast's Da Vinci robot is the first of its kind on the island of Ireland and one of only a few across the UK.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

It isn’t surprising that the first notable leader to make the leap in modern memory came from Cuba, an island you can reach from Florida with a suitably kitted-out lawn chair.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

Queen Camilla is with the King in Antigua, and they will attend a church service on Sunday morning ahead of joining celebrations to mark Independence Day on the island.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Bells were ringing and people were shout-ing, as if the island were going under.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

Hiking miles across remote islands avoiding sheep manure and playing into sideways rain allowed us to discover the true origins of the game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Now resting on the seabed between two islands, it is apparent the ship likely sought refuge in the lee waters during a storm.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

The Balboa Peninsula and islands within Newport Harbor are of particular concern, Newport Beach City Manager Seimone Jurjis said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

After passing Taiwan's north-eastern tip and the Okinawa islands in southern Japan, Champi is expected to hover over the waters off China's eastern coast, before curving farther to the north-east to Japan's main island.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

They’re dancing with each other in the air, above a gigantic green ocean that is sprinkled with countless islands.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer


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