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Islands

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/ ˈaɪləndz /

plural noun

  1. the islands of the South Pacific

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Britain kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Many of the vessels that cross the strait fly common shipping flags such as those of Panama, the Marshall Islands, and Malta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, offered his "support to the victims and their families".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Cal State Channel Islands said Caravello’s employment status has not changed and that he remained employed throughout the proceedings, according to the university.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

After they passed the Gilbert Islands, they learned they were going to Germany.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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