island
Example Sentences
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The island sits at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz and gives Tehran control over ships’ movement through the crucial waterway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The technical picture improved significantly with the completion of a bullish island reversal on February 12, marked by a 19% gap higher.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
But there are concerns in Taipei over Washington's commitment after Trump recently suggested arms sales to the island could be a bargaining chip with China.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Exactly how the whale ended up on an island off Denmark's East Jutland coast remains unclear.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
We moved faster now than we had since the island broke away.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
Vocabulary lists containing island
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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