blockade

Example Sentences

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“A U.S. blockade on oil shipments to Cuba has plunged the island into its worst energy crisis in modern history,” my colleague Kate Linthicum reported from Havana.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Any such operation, if ordered, would risk significant casualties, considering that Iran relies on drones, missiles and small speedboats to strike vessels that attempt to defy its blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Among other acts of extortion, this was an important weapon that he was using to enforce the blockade against Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

However, Washington said there has been no change in policy and the oil blockade remains in place.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A blockade of British ships stood between the Astrea and the harbor of Cadiz.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham