island
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The island was plunged into extreme economic emergency, with blackouts, food shortages, and a lack of fuel.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Brothers to the Rescue pilots also made flights near the island and dropped pro-democracy leaflets, at a time when political protests on the island were growing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Until the recent fire, studies had indicated that the island population was thriving, according to the park service.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
BBC Verify also examined US military aircraft activity near Cuba between 1 and 7 February, which saw only one P-8 fly in the vicinity of Cuba and no comparable MQ-4C Triton activity near the island.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
He could always hike off the island by himself, if he had to.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Vocabulary lists containing island
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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