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island

[ahy-luhnd] / ˈaɪ lənd /


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The chef’s kitchen is equipped with a marble island and seating area, plenty of cabinet space, and state-of-the-art appliances.

From MarketWatch

But, for Anglesey, the decade since has been characterised by job losses, stagnant investment and an economy still trying to replace one of the island's largest employers.

From BBC

China's military drills around Taiwan entered their second day on Tuesday, the sixth major manoeuvres Beijing has held near the self-ruled island in recent years.

From Barron's

In 2013, Beijing used what it learned to begin building artificial islands that now hold military air bases, according to intelligence officials from the U.S. and Pacific allies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the east of the Philippines' main southern island, Mindanao.

From BBC