peninsula
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Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion in 2022, following his covert invasions of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula and eastern regions in 2014, Russian forces have captured roughly 12% of Ukraine’s territory.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
Compound that with domestic crises like a narrowly averted Samsung factory strike and an overall slowdown in non-tech industries, and things have become rather volatile on the peninsula.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
“A large island with eat-in peninsula, built-in desk/coffee bar, and wood beam ceiling detail create both function and warmth, making it a true gathering place.”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Rockaway, a peninsula with 7 miles of uninterrupted shoreline, is the city’s only lifeguarding assignment on the open ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
He watched her gesture about a map of the peninsula, rattling off various locations and their temperatures.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Vocabulary lists containing peninsula
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Ancient Greece - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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