islands

Example Sentences

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It is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the tiny Indian Ocean nation, a popular tourist destination because of its string of coral islands.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Around 1,000 miles into the ocean from Portugal these islands offer opportunities for whale-watching and productive introspection on how to find the right partner.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The crew found itself off the coast of Palau, an archipelago of some 340 small islands in the Pacific with a total land area of 189 square miles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

In places, the amassed rubbish has formed veritable islands of plastic.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The crowd swirled around them, creating eddies and islands.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix