blockade
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According to Iran's Fars news agency, Washington has agreed to release part of Tehran's funds frozen abroad under international sanctions and to end its naval blockade of ships travelling to and from Iranian ports.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
He added that the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports would continue until a deal is finalized.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
Though government troops broke through the RSF’s blockade of Obeid last year, the militiamen are still positioned north, south and east of the city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The missions have flown over international waters, never over land, getting as close as 30 miles from the island, possibly to deter any attempts of breaching the oil blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
“We can’t tell. The British are trying to blockade the harbor. They’ve got ships offshore there, all the time, watching for our ships.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
Vocabulary lists containing blockade
The American Civil War
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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