islands

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Island gigantism occurs when animals isolated on islands become much larger than related species on the mainland.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Her boho-style clothing designs can also be seen hanging up in the expansive walk-in closet, which features three separate storage islands, ideal for anyone with a large collection of fashions.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

They will be prioritised for people who have lived on the islands for more than five years or who currently work there.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The crew found itself off the coast of Palau, an archipelago of some 340 small islands in the Pacific with a total land area of 189 square miles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

November 21 the Putnam sailed, “bound for Sumatra and the pepper islands, God willing”—Captain Bowditch commanding.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham