borders

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The strait is the most critical energy transit chokepoint in the world, with about 20% of the global oil flows passing through the narrow waterway that borders Iran.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Both groups emerged from Brazil's prisons and have expanded across the country and international borders.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

From 10 April, it is meant to be fully in use at borders of the Schengen free movement zone, including airports.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The World Health Organization and Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that conflict, displacement and regular movement across borders could increase the risk that disease will spread.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

We hardly have a functional hospital in our borders, or a passable road outside Kinshasa.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver