Shetland Islands
Americanplural noun
Other Word Forms
- Shetland Islander noun
Example Sentences
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They examined wildlife at 10 sites across the South Shetland Islands, the northern Weddell Sea, and the Antarctic Peninsula.
From Science Daily
Yellow alerts stretch from Penzance to the Shetland Islands, while central and northern Scotland are under more severe amber warnings.
From BBC
That is as far north as the lower parts of Alaska, or the Shetland Islands of Scotland, birthplace of the famously brave and rugged Shetland ponies.
From Literature
Shetland Islands Council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago including Unst, the most northerly place in the UK.
From BBC
Campaigner Kerrie, founder of the Shetland Islands' Pride festival, criticised the ruling and said it would set back progress for trans people like her.
From BBC
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