island
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At an island resort such as Anantara Koh Yao Yai, a 90-minute Thai massage costs around $175, and comes with all the bells and whistles of luxury experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
K'gari, the world's largest sand island, is celebrated for its striking freshwater lakes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
London would also establish bases on the island of Socotra, near Bab el‑Mandeb and the entrance to the Red Sea.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
"They are trying to change the image for the better and get involved in more sport," says Pomroy, technical director for Nauru Soccer and one of eight volunteers aiming to develop football on the island.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Sancho's mind was fixed on one thing: that island.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
After Argentina's 3-2 win over Egypt in the last 16, their players were filmed singing a chant referencing the islands.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
After Argentina's dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt in the last 16, players were filmed singing a chant referencing the islands and Argentina greats Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Even those who grew up on the islands don’t take it for granted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
An existing desalination plant with large white silos on Vulcano, one of the archipelago's eight islands, has made it autonomous for drinking water.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
They’re dancing with each other in the air, above a gigantic green ocean that is sprinkled with countless islands.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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