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Leros

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[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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But the Leros story was about to expose this broken system in a way that could no longer be ignored.

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.

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