island
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The base, Bluie East Two, was built in 1942 as part of a network of 17 U.S. bases constructed across Greenland during World War II, partly to prevent Nazi Germany—which occupied Denmark—from taking the island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Across the island, they have been experimenting with agro-ecology, animal traction, local inputs and cooperative models.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Head of emergency operations in La Gomera Héctor Cabrera told public broadcaster TVE the bus passengers "were staying at a resort" on the island.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Lai said in a Facebook post on Friday that "China's... military threats in and around the Taiwan Strait and the island chain have severely undermined regional peace and stability".
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
She read Nim’s e-mail about climbing Fire Mountain and what the island looked like, and realized that Nim never ever mentioned another person.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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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