mainland

Example Sentences

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North Korea has a long-range weapon with the range to strike the U.S. mainland.

From The Wall Street Journal

It can be reached by sea or air from mainland Shetland.

From BBC

Ninety percent of Iran's crude oil comes through a terminal on the island - transported through pipes from the mainland.

From BBC

U.S. forces periodically transit the waters between Taiwan and the mainland in such “freedom of navigation” operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

The occupants of a boat intercepted by the Australian customs patrol boat Triton in July were allegedly screened remotely, asked questions via teleconference by interpreters based on the mainland.

From Salon