as in islands
a narrow geographic area that connects two larger geographic areas across a body of water
the Isthmus of Panama
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Later, in the 1970s, the finches on these islands were observed experiencing rapid evolution brought about by drought.—
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CNN Money,
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Ferries may be the only link between islands, long-distance buses remain the backbone of inter-city travel, and weather disruptions can change your plans with little notice.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Isthmuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isthmuses. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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