as in island
a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water
landed the boat on a tiny islet that we had all to ourselves
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Cat Co 3 is a curve of fine sand and clear, calm water, overlooking one of the limestone islets of Lan Ha Bay.
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David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2024
In the new study, the researchers transplanted grafts of living human pancreatic islets (cell clusters containing beta cells) into the kidneys of diabetic and nondiabetic mice.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 29 July 2024
Japan and Korea continue to manage their territorial dispute over the Liancourt Rocks, a group of islets claimed by both Seoul and Tokyo, using formal diplomatic channels.
—J. Berkshire Miller, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2014
Otherwise, the islet is open to Diamond Club guests who reserve at least five nights.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
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David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2024
In the new study, the researchers transplanted grafts of living human pancreatic islets (cell clusters containing beta cells) into the kidneys of diabetic and nondiabetic mice.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 29 July 2024
Japan and Korea continue to manage their territorial dispute over the Liancourt Rocks, a group of islets claimed by both Seoul and Tokyo, using formal diplomatic channels.
—J. Berkshire Miller, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2014
Otherwise, the islet is open to Diamond Club guests who reserve at least five nights.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Islet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/islet. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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