island
Example Sentences
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Nearby are vital submarine lanes, and the island hosts U.S. missile-defense radars that protect the homeland.
The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island ‘belongs to its people.’
From Los Angeles Times
A rare natural phenomenon called snow rollers - which almost resemble hay bales made of snow - have been spotted on the islands.
From BBC
Greenland is the world's largest island - it's six times the size of Germany.
From BBC
The U.S. already has a military base on the island and can work with Greenland and Denmark to expand its presence under existing treaties.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
