mainland

Example Sentences

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During his last tour, the rapper declined to visit any mainland US cities over concerns about immigration enforcement officers detaining fans at his concerts.

From BBC

Last year, he opted not to bring his world tour to the US mainland, saying he worried his fans would be targeted by immigration officers.

From BBC

Then we’d take the canoe and go and sell it at the closest mainland communities.

From Literature

Last year 107 people were reported dead or missing attempting the crossing to the Greek mainland and islands.

From BBC

Some of the deer meat will go to feed endangered California condors on the mainland, while some carcasses will be left on the land — potential meals for bald eagles and foxes.

From Los Angeles Times