Bali
Americannoun
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an island in Indonesia, E of Java. 2,147 sq. mi. (5,561 sq. km). Singaraja.
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one of a breed of domesticated banteng cattle, Bos banteng domesticus, raised for milk and meat and as a work animal.
noun
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Bali's striking volcanic (see volcano) scenery provides a romantic backdrop for its culture, known for its elaborate dances, rituals, and handicrafts.
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A seaglass chandelier sourced on a trip to Bali once drove a neighbor to complain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The 213-foot Bali is primarily responsible for rapid rescue operations or dispersing fishing boats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The passenger ferry had been sailing from Bali to the next-door island of Lombok when it caught fire in the early morning hours.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Others have also voiced their frustrations, such as Bali Rodgers, who is chief executive of Safer Communities Alliance.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
With one stride he covers the earth, with the second the heavens, and with the third he boots Bali into the netherworld.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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