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island

[ahy-luhnd] / ˈaɪ lənd /


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Puerto Rico has begun rationing water across the island amid an intense drought, leaving some residents without supply for 48 hours at a time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The organisation was founded in 1951 by traditional musicians and Gaelic culture advocates from across Ireland who wanted to enhance traditional music, dance and language on the island.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

When she went to Ischia, a small island near Capri, she says she was the only Black person there.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

County after he injured his leg in a bicycle accident on the island.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The island was built in layers, Nim thought: beach and rock, grassland and rain forest, and, last of all, the rocky Fire Mountain cone.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

Last year, Oman established a marine reserve around the al-Hallaniyat islands, which include al-Qibliyyah and are home to diverse marine life including rare sea turtles.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status -- increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Some key islands are known for rough weather, making it difficult for FPV drones to operate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

As she’s recently learned, it’s an adventure that sails smack into islands of musky internet trolls and clashes with cinematic and literary titans like Christopher Nolan and Joyce Carol Oates.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

“You folks have plenty family on both islands, so either be one good choice.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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