11.   The island became a favored destination of politicians and businessmen from southern Australia.

12.   The island became a rest and recreation spot for the military and, later, the gateway to the South Pacific for pilots because it had the only runway.

13.   Then I kept hearing about how developed the island had become.

14.   A tiny island becomes a popular tourist spot.

15.   Although the audiences at his performances are smaller now that the island has become democratic, Hsu feels puppetry is being appreciated in a genuine way.

16.   Botswana in January agreed that Namibian farmers on Situngu should be allowed to remain there, even if the island becomes Botswana territory for good.

17.   Caribbean islands have become major transshipment centers for South American cocaine.

18.   Caribbean islands have become a major transshipment center for South American cocaine.

19.   Even if the Senate approves the bill and Puerto Ricans choose statehood, the final decision on whether the island becomes a state rests with Congress.

20.   In recent years, Caribbean islands have become a major transshipment point for drugs from Latin America to the United States.