We've had an economic embargo against the island for more than 40 years.

None of the fish up against the island were giants.

He did not, however, raise the prospect of using military force against the island.

Jean-Claude sat beside me on the floor, back against the island.

On 16 February, the carriers began air strikes against the island.

Then he turned and followed the five figures, almost invisible against the island in their white Arctic suits.

In the summer of 1426, the Mamluks launched a large scale attack against the island.

By the spring of 1942, the Axis air forces ranged against the island were at their maximum strength.

But custom and geometry have conspired against the little island.

The group conducted its first mission against the Japanese home islands in April 1945.