island

Example Sentences

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The woman's husband told police that he and his wife left Hope Town for Elbow Cay on the Bahamian island of Abaco on Saturday evening when she fell overboard, taking the boat's keys with her.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Traffic across King Fahd Bridge, a major artery connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain, was temporarily closed as a precaution, authorities said, following the issuance of security alerts in the area.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Iranian media reported explosions on Kharg Island, the key island for oil exports.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Elena Walsh and her family, from Birmingham, were among those who booked a package holiday to the island through Tui last year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

One wayward spark and the whole island would go up in flames.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret