island
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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
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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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