artery
Example Sentences
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The Middle East remains the heart of supply, the Strait of Hormuz its main artery.
From BBC
The condition is caused by the buildup of plaque — meaning fats, cholesterol and other substances — in and on the artery walls, which can lead to events such as heart attacks, strokes and aneurysms.
From Los Angeles Times
The process of atherosclerosis — the slow buildup of plaques on the artery walls that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other events — begins long before symptoms occur.
From MarketWatch
The Port of Jebel Ali is not only the U.A.E.’s main gateway to the world but a major artery of the global order the U.S. built and depends on.
Fighting has halted oil and gas production throughout the region, as shipping was stalled through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil supplies.
From Los Angeles Times
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