island
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The base, Bluie East Two, was built in 1942 as part of a network of 17 U.S. bases constructed across Greenland during World War II, partly to prevent Nazi Germany—which occupied Denmark—from taking the island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
But across the island, small-scale farmers and cooperatives already operate as private entrepreneurs, growing food, managing their own production and selling to local markets, most of which have been privatized.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Most have been taken to Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, on the east of the island, 112 Canarias said.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Lai said in a Facebook post on Friday that "China's... military threats in and around the Taiwan Strait and the island chain have severely undermined regional peace and stability".
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
An uneasy stillness hung over the island and the air seemed heavy and thick.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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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