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force majeure

[fawrs ma-zhœr] / fɔrs maˈʒœr /


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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a force majeure at Qatar’s Ras Laffan facility have knocked roughly a third External link of the world’s helium supply offline.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

On Tuesday, QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some of ⁠its LNG supply contracts, including ‌customers ⁠in China, South Korea, Italy and Belgium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It warned it would be forced to declare force majeure for up to five years on some long-term LNG contracts, signalling it may be unable to fulfill the agreements.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"Our results are most consistent with people moving under force majeure, relying on family networks to navigate crisis."

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Both flights were taken under what was or was conceived to be force majeure.

From William the Third by Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff)