island
Example Sentences
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People are being asked to keep their distance at one of the island's coastal beauty spots, to protect endangered birds nesting.
From BBC
Japan plays a critical role: It hosts major American bases and has been steadily fortifying its southwestern flank, a chain of islands stretching from Okinawa to Yonaguni, some 70 miles from Taiwan.
The nation of tropical islands in the Indian Ocean is asserting sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and is threatening international legal action to press its claim.
From BBC
West coast ferry operator CalMac has said "almost every island served by a major vessel" is facing disruption as it grapples with an "unprecedented" shortage of ships.
From BBC
Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises "a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour" of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
