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blockade

[blo-kayd] / blɒˈkeɪd /


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It is performing two tasks superbly and simultaneously: the implementing of a naval blockade of Iran and facilitating the export of non-Iran oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The Houthis said they were retaliating for what they have called a Saudi blockade of their territory, as well as an air strike on Sanaa airport that they blamed on the kingdom.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Iran exported around 1.5 million barrels of crude oil a day before the war, but that has fallen to zero since the U.S. reimposed its blockade in mid-July.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

The hauliers' union Conftrasporto is now threatening a "national blockade", denouncing "the climate of tension created by the unbearable situation linked to the surge in energy prices".

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

It did not sound as if Soviet ships would be honoring the American blockade.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

With the Strait of Hormuz largely sealed by rival U.S and Iranian blockades, Riyadh shifted its exports from Hormuz, its main energy corridor, to the Red Sea coast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

France's 10,000 medical students, however, are beginning to express concern at the effect any continued school blockades could have on exams starting Monday that help determine their eventual speciality.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Iran’s oil exports have been greatly reduced after the U.S. imposed naval blockades of Iranian ports, though it is unclear how long that will remain the case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

The blockades, which strangled supplies of food, medicine and fuel to the administrative capital La Paz and other cities, have since been taken down by security forces.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

It had quickly become obvious that they wouldn’t be able to maintain over five hundred different blockades or fend off the massive influx of gunters.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

On Tuesday, more than 260,000 students, parents and teachers took to the streets as protesters blockaded hundreds of high schools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

At least 30 universities have also reportedly been blockaded, including campuses in Rennes and Paris.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

According to the AFP news agency, four high schools were reportedly blockaded in the southern regions of Alpes-Maritimes and Var.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The route has become key for Saudi oil since Iran blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for Gulf shipments.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Leningrad, Russia’s old capital, was under attack and had been blockaded by the German army since September 8, 1941.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Abdel said the pupils planned to continue blockading the school until the autumn break beginning Friday, then organise more regular protests while still attending lessons.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The demonstrations began in Paris last week but have escalated to cities including Dijon, Lyon, Strasbourg, Lille and Marseille, with teenagers blockading their schools for days.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

ICE reported a half-dozen arrests outside the facility after masked agents used force against protestors who they said were blockading the entrances to the facility.

From Salon ● May 30, 2026

It added that the "the naval blockade, according to the reported framework, would also need to be fully lifted within 30 days", referring to the US blockading Iranian ports.

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

The British believed that by blockading German shipping lanes and seaports, they could starve Germany into submission.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman


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