islands
Example Sentences
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"So Megalosaurus, Cetiosaurus and other dinosaurs would have been living on these little islands."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The Canaries -- Spanish islands off the coast of west Africa -- have become the main entry point for irregular migrants into Spain after long and dangerous trips from Africa.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
The term can include people with roots in dozens of countries from Sri Lanka to China’s border with Russia to Pacific islands, with completely different exposure patterns and cuisines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Most of the islands are, as Antelope was until this year, submerged reefs which in the past had no human settlements.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“You folks have plenty family on both islands, so either be one good choice.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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