- plural of island.
islands
Example Sentences
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The waves were recorded by ocean bottom seismometers positioned around the plateau and by instruments installed on nearby oceanic islands.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
After Argentina's dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt in the last 16, players were filmed singing a chant referencing the islands and Argentina greats Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
During my stay on the islands, I regularly found myself tiptoeing around sea lions lounging beside hotel entrances or ferry docks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
On the Aeolian islands of Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea and Stromboli, a plan for four new desalination plants proposed by the local municipality is proving divisive.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Mom keeps talking about leaving the islands, all the things she and Dad will do and see.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
