desert island
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Outwardly a barren desert island, Larak has housed a Russian-made satellite communications-jamming system guarded by Iranian naval infantry and fast-attack vessels with antiship missiles, according to Israel-based Alma Research and Education Center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
When we play the desert island game, we do it with the tacit acknowledgement that its proposed diversions are impractical.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
BBC Sport's Six Nations pundits reveal their desert island nightmares, their alternative career ambitions, and some brutal home truths.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024
The stars aligned for him to deploy his formidable magic to right the wrongs that left them stranded on a desert island.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023
“Well, right now, it’s the desert island trope that’s sucking me down. Would you help me out of here?”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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