Islands
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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They were joined by Kimberlyn King-Hinds of the Northern Mariana Islands and James Moylan of Guam, nonvoting delegates who can debate and cast votes on amendments but not on actual legislation.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The pair married on Richard Branson's private Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, according to US outlets.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The government of the Falkland Islands said it was "disappointed" about the banner and that they hope Fifa will "sanction all behaviour of this nature in line with its own rules".
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The cost of the drinking water produced by desalination plants on the Aeolian Islands is around two euros per cubic metre.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Indian Ocean flashed incredible colors of emerald jade and opal in the shallow water surrounding the Maldive Islands, then on to the Burma coast and lush green jungle, followed by mountains and coastline.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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