island

Example Sentences

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Scott: We took a bunch of planes to an island called Utila.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"A local food and beverage supplier has recently explained to us that they have been notified of fuel surcharges on delivery to the island, and we can expect that will get passed onto us."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The largest island in the Persian Gulf, it shelters fast-attack craft, explosives-laden boats, drones and missiles belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the primary force responsible for securing the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Visitors to Alcatraz Island this spring and summer can extend their journey by adding a tour to another island in San Francisco Bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I can’t land on that island in the dark,” he said.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr