choke
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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime choke points.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The Red Sea has its own choke point, the Bab al Mandab strait, as important for world trade as the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz —a vital maritime choke point—has boosted energy prices.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Khamenei indicated that Tehran would maintain its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a key choke point through which 20% of the world’s oil supply is shipped.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
I choke out, “Mr. Reilly’s an amazing teacher. He changes people’s lives. He buys the art supplies for the class himself.”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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