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Leros

American  
[lee-ros, -rohs] / ˈli rɒs, -roʊs /

noun

  1. one of the Dodecanese Islands of Greece, off the SW coast of Turkey. 21 sq. mi. (54 sq. km).


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In the end, the humiliated Greek government, its national pride embarrassed by the public exposure of such inhumane conditions, announced that the hospital on Leros would finally be shut down.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2023

All were safely transported to Leros, and there were no reports of any injuries or people missing.

From Washington Times • Jun. 19, 2023

The tragedy in the eastern Aegean Sea occurred two days after four children and a woman died when a boat carrying more than 40 migrants smashed into rocks on island of Leros.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Restless at his vacation home on the Greek island of Patmos, he ferries to Leros, where he teaches creative writing to young refugees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2022

It forms, with the islands of Psara, Nikaria, Leros, Calymnus and Cos, a sanjak of the Archipelago vilayet.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

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