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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islands
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Nesting waterbirds Herons, egrets and pelicans are putting on quite a show in mangroves and tree islands throughout South Florida.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Green said his chief of staff spoke to the White House and received assurances the islands would have federal support.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Isthmuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isthmuses. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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