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Belle Isle

American  

noun

  1. Strait of, a strait between Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 10–15 miles (16–24 km) wide.

Belle Isle British  

noun

  1. an island in the Atlantic, at the N entrance to the Strait of Belle Isle , between Labrador and Newfoundland. Area: about 39 sq km (15 sq miles)

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Detroit deployed a beach-cleaning robot on Belle Isle, a popular island park in the Detroit River, to remove debris from sand and waterways while showcasing emerging technology to residents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

The vehicle was recovered in Highlands Walk, Belle Isle, a short time later, police said.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

The Detroit Grand Prix returned downtown for the first time since 1991, when it was held on a 2.5-mile course in the same area, after running up the river at Belle Isle.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2023

The Giant Slide in Belle Isle Park in Detroit was closed briefly this month after videos of people flying down its ridges circulated widely online.Credit...

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022

Summer blessings were trips to Belle Isle, running outside to the ice cream truck, and late nights sitting on the porch with Mother.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

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