island
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Fatih Akin directs a stirring, thoughtful drama—based on the memories of Hark Bohm—about a German child on a remote North Sea island in 1945.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Notice how influential the bearish island reversals were in spotting near term tops completed on Dec. 8 and Feb. 2.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
About 15 Iranian sailors will remain in Sri Lanka to operate the Irins Bushehr, which is anchored off Trincomalee in the northeast of the island.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The chef’s kitchen comes complete with an enormous wood island with seating, white cabinetry, an elegant backsplash, and state-of-the-art appliances.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Nim’s beautiful island was shredded and messy with bits of hut, pieces of shirts and desk, coconuts, palm branches, broken trees, and lying-down bushes.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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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