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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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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

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

Four migrants, including three children, died after their boat sank off the island of Leros in the southeastern Aegean Sea on Sunday.

From Reuters • Feb. 7, 2023

Leros = reloj What creature of God has no arms and legs, but can talk?

From A Little Book of Filipino Riddles by Starr, Frederick

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