island
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The BBC heard from several people who said they might have to leave the island because of the cost of living.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The 48-year-old had sent the country to vote a year early, saying the government needed a fresh mandate in order to shield the tiny, import-reliant island from the Middle East crisis.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The island has a thriving economy based largely on tourism, online gaming and financial services, and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the EU.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
But it swam further east and ended up off the island of Poel, where it became stuck in shallow waters.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“I can’t land on that island in the dark,” he said.
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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