St. Helena
Americannoun
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a British island in the S Atlantic: Napoleon's place of exile 1815–21. 47 sq. mi. (122 sq. km).
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a British colony comprising this island, Ascension Island, and the Tristan da Cunha group. 126 sq. mi. (326 sq. km). Jamestown.
Example Sentences
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Gallo plans to permanently close its Ranch Winery in St. Helena.
From Los Angeles Times
The only airport on the island of St Helena, a remote British overseas territory in the Atlantic Ocean, has been closed over fire safety concerns.
From BBC
Hugh, who lives in Gloucestershire, flew to St Helena with his girlfriend in January for three weeks to visit family but does not know when they can return to the UK.
From BBC
Cheryl Tingler, who lives in Florida with her husband Joe, found out about the airport closure on the day of their arrival in Cape Town, South Africa, from where they planned to travel onwards to St Helena to return her father's ashes.
From BBC
Meanwhile, Melissa and Nigel James from Northamptonshire were due to fly back to the UK on Tuesday but have to stay in St Helena until the airport reopens.
From BBC
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