de facto

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She echoed concerns over the ongoing de facto blockade by Iran of the key Strait of Hormuz, which has driven up global oil prices and left vessels queueing up to enter the energy bottleneck.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Marooned on their own de facto uninhabited island.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

By contrast, he said, Arm’s underlying technology is already the de facto standard for CPUs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

While no longer a de facto working royal, Edward lobbied relentlessly for Simpson to be granted the title Her Royal Highness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Whatever it says on the calendar, Florida has de facto summer.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg