islands

Example Sentences

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Dozens of companies, including big hotel chains on the holiday islands, have now signed up to the scheme.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the National Weather Service, a high surf advisory is in effect in Catalina, the Santa Barbara islands, the Malibu Coast and all Los Angeles County beaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

His descendent, also Sir Hew Dalrymple, said he was "delighted" to now pass on stewardship of both islands and felt the charity was better placed than him to protect it.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Canaries -- Spanish islands off the coast of west Africa -- have become the main entry point for irregular migrants into Spain after long and dangerous trips from Africa.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The next day, the land beings discovered that their islands had shrunk in half.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young