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Leros

American

[lee-ros, -rohs] / ˈli rɒs, -roʊs /

noun

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

The accident occurred late Thursday off the Aegean island of Leros, when an inflatable speedboat taking the couple to shore from their yacht crashed into rocks, the private DHA news agency and other media reported.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 19, 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

Besides these are Syme, Telos, Nisyros, Calymnos, Leros and Patmos, all of which have been inhabited, both in ancient and modern times, and some of which contain excellent harbours.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

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