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n. - A small island off the coast of Puerto Rico used for target practice by the United States Navy.

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  • Vieques is one of the islands that makes up Puerto Rico, a U.S. possession.
  • He also protested the US's "practice" bombing in Vieques, in his native Puerto Rico.
  • W Retreat and Spa, Vieques, which is scheduled to open in January ..
  • We owe the residents of the tiny island paradise called Vieques full compensation for the illnesses they are suffering courtesy of the U.S.
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