island
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Most have been taken to Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, on the east of the island, 112 Canarias said.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
It’s a joke with its own Wikipedia page, one economists tell on economists, about being stuck on a deserted island with a can of food and no way open it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
She identified countries in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and small island states as being in particular need.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The plane, which was en route to the island, crashed on landing around 12:20 p.m. in Avalon in a rugged, not easily accessible area, prompting an emergency response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
They landed after the sun had set, and when Alex found the little plane that would take her to the island nearest to Nim’s, the pilot said they couldn’t leave until morning.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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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