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blockade

[blo-keyd] / blɒˈkeɪd /


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It issues daily updates on its operation, and up until April 17 said that "zero" vessels had evaded the blockade.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who insisted that the United States lift its blockade before discussions could begin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Iran remains open to negotiations, said Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, but he added, "breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The U.S. is expected to maintain economic pressure on Iran, according to U.S. officials, including sanctions, a blockade of Iranian ports and an effort to seize Iran-linked ships in waters around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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




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