- plural of island.
islands
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In August Mr. Putin visited the islands, which Russia captured in 1945 and whose legitimate control is disputed by Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
With a color palette of white, gray, and black, the eye-catching space features wood beams, walls of glass, and a sleek kitchen with three islands.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
In December 2021, Typhoon Rai, known locally as Odette, devastated several islands.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The archipelago is administered by Russia, but four of the southernmost islands are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The crowd swirled around them, creating eddies and islands.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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