blockade
Example Sentences
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The US later imposed its own blockade of Iranian ports in response.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
He has previously said the UK would not support a US blockade of Iranian ports, which is still in place.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
That is why the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused such problems recently, he points out.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The blockade is also shutting off what it needs to repair all this, Maleki notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
“Your Worship should have a look at this. A list of all the Meereenese ships in the blockade, with their captains. Great Masters all.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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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