blockade
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In addition to the oil blockade, the United States has imposed a range of sanctions on Cuba.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Under pressure from the oil blockade imposed by Washington in January, the Cuban government has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at opening up the economy.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Centcom said the vessel, which was laden with cargo, had "violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The U.S. accused the ship of attempting to violate the blockade against Iran by trying to sail to an Iranian port.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
To them I am only Adah or, to my sisters sometimes, the drear monosyllabic Ade, lemonade, Band-Aid, frayed blockade, switchblade renegade, call a spade a spade.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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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