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closure

[kloh-zher] / ˈkloʊ ʒər /




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The near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to what the International Energy Agency called the biggest disruption to energy supplies in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The judge also ruled that the Pentagon’s closure of a special area reserved for Pentagon correspondents was unlawful and undermined the court’s previous order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"People say they get closure; there's no closure," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Increased fuel prices, driven by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure, caused gas prices to rise by one dollar per gallon.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

He said he had to, that he needed closure, too.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy




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