artery
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But despite the overwhelming might of the US military, the Islamic republic has blocked the Strait of Hormuz -- a global trade artery used to transport a fifth of the world's oil and gas.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz long functioned as an artery for the world’s maritime economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
From the start, it has had 19 rooms and a prime spot on Spring Street, the main artery of Paso Robles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
She will emphasise that the Strait or Hormuz must reopen as the "deliberate blocking of this critical artery of the global economy" is affecting British people, despite being more than 3,000 miles away.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Quickly, I felt with two fingers against his throat for that artery, the big one up there under your jaw.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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