off ramp

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“The aim, of course, is to establish a viable off-ramp that enables energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz to resume on a sustained, long-term basis,” analysts at ING said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Pope Leo has been a staunch critic of the war, calling Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilisation "unacceptable" and calling for him to find an "off-ramp" to end the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday on optimism around a potential cease-fire and an off-ramp to the war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Leo has repeatedly called for peace in the Middle East and this week directly urged US President Donald Trump to find an "off-ramp".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Besides the lone bulb dangling from a pole at the end of the off-ramp, there weren’t any lights at all.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx