Near Islands

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a group of islands of SW Alaska, the smallest and westernmost of the Aleutian Islands, including Attu.

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Example Sentences

Over a period of 3 years, the researchers found that reefs near islands with lots of birds—and, therefore, plenty of algae food—grew twice as fast as those near islands where birds were scarce.

From Science Magazine

Collins rejected claims that a “land bridge” has emerged near islands that host one of the world’s largest nesting populations of California gulls, allowing coyotes to pad across and feast on their eggs.

From Los Angeles Times

"You could have decentralised fuel production in remote areas - on shorelines, on lakes, near islands. We could have refuelling stations for ships."

From BBC

In recent years, China has been increasingly assertive in the region, from building military infrastructure in the disputed South China Sea to sending ships and aircraft near islands claimed by both Japan and China.

From New York Times

The warship passage took place near islands that are close to the major Chinese naval base on Hainan Island, where nuclear missile submarines are based in underwater caves.

From Washington Times