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As such, one lesson other Central American elites have drawn from his regime is that capitalism in the isthmus can thrive without democracy.
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Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
We are connected to the Spanish mainland via two bridges and a natural isthmus, which has been in use since Roman times.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Where is Francesca Hong from? Hong is from Madison and still represents the city's isthmus area in the state Assembly.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The volcanic topography and tropical climate of Central America make the narrow isthmus between North and South America well-suited for coffee growing.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
We are connected to the Spanish mainland via two bridges and a natural isthmus, which has been in use since Roman times.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Where is Francesca Hong from? Hong is from Madison and still represents the city's isthmus area in the state Assembly.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The volcanic topography and tropical climate of Central America make the narrow isthmus between North and South America well-suited for coffee growing.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isthmus
island
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Among the big names were Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, both of whom appeared to visit Epstein’s island before the financier faced federal charges in 2019.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both blackouts and gas lines across the island have grown longer in recent days.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Isthmus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isthmus. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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