desert island
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Outwardly a barren desert island, Larak has housed a Russian-made satellite communications-jamming system guarded by Iranian naval infantry and fast-attack vessels with antiship missiles, according to Israel-based Alma Research and Education Center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Everyone loves a desert island playlist, and just about everyone fears being the last sane person left on Earth.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
If she could pick only one animated film to bring with her to a desert island, Lupita Nyong’o would probably choose Disney’s 1994 “The Lion King.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024
In 2014 actress Kareena Kapoor told Desi Island Discs Tujhe Dekha To would be her first pick to take with her to a desert island.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024
I want silver skates like Hans's, a place on a desert island.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
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