island
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Fatih Akin directs a stirring, thoughtful drama—based on the memories of Hark Bohm—about a German child on a remote North Sea island in 1945.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Note how it filled a gap from March 2, which completed a bullish island reversal.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
About 15 Iranian sailors will remain in Sri Lanka to operate the Irins Bushehr, which is anchored off Trincomalee in the northeast of the island.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The lounging space opens up to the kitchen, which follows the same neutral aesthetic and features state-of-the-art appliances, an island, and a breakfast table.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The road toward the bridge on the other side of the island was probably blocked by fallen trees.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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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