island
Example Sentences
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"But with the way that things are going right now, it's not looking like a promising future living on the island."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Voting took place across the tiny Mediterranean island nation on Saturday, and ballots were ferried overnight to the Counting Hall in Naxxar, where counting begins on Sunday morning.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
However, the 1,000 or so residents on the island of Whalsay have recently got one offering something a little more unusual - hand-roasted Ethiopian coffee.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Prime Minister Robert Abela, 48, called the snap election a year early, saying the government needed a fresh mandate in order to shield the tiny, import-heavy island from geopolitical crises.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
In fact, the whole island is known for its pastel architecture, and I’m suddenly struck by the overwhelming hope that Mom was serious about traveling there together next summer.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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