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He added that airlines may have to cancel flights “soon” if supplies continue to be upended by the conflict, which has resulted in the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
A government source told the BBC it was planning for a worst case scenario, which would involve the continued closure of the strait and breakdowns in the domestic supply of carbon dioxide.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which was facing closure, will be sold to the nonprofit Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is greatly damaging. The restoration of freedom of navigation is of paramount importance,” she said.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
I’m responsible for every subway delay, every road closure, the very phenomenon of wind resistance.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Vocabulary lists containing closure
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Case Closed: Clud, Clus
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Common Core Grade 6, List 2
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