closure

Example Sentences

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But there appears not to have been a formal closure announcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Saudi Arabia and the UAE have pipelines bypassing the strait, these cannot fully compensate for the strait’s capacity in the event of a complete closure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors and politicians view a forced closure of the strait by Tehran as a scorched-earth tactic that would draw a furious military response.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates had all announced at least partial closures of their skies.

From Barron's

Simon Calder, travel correspondent at The Independent, said those travelling to and from the area would have to wait until it was safe due to the closure of airspace.

From BBC