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island

[ahy-luhnd] / ˈaɪ lənd /


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About 15 Iranian sailors will remain in Sri Lanka to operate the Irins Bushehr, which is anchored off Trincomalee in the northeast of the island.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Note how it filled a gap from March 2, which completed a bullish island reversal.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Last month, Pérez-Oliva sat down for a rare interview with a U.S. television network to push the case to Cuban-Americans that the island wanted their investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The chef’s kitchen comes complete with an enormous wood island with seating, white cabinetry, an elegant backsplash, and state-of-the-art appliances.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The road toward the bridge on the other side of the island was probably blocked by fallen trees.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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