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strait

[streyt] / streɪt /


NOUN
water channel
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But the Foreign Ministry spokesman said the country continues to assert a role managing the strait and has discussed receiving fees for transit and protection services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

He hinted at good news on Hormuz, saying that progress over the past 48 hours - if it works - could result in a "completely open strait... without tolls".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The New York Times reported Sunday that the U.S. and Iran agreed in principle to cease hostilities and fully reopen the strait, with the issue of Iran’s nuclear materials to be negotiated later.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

The outlined deal would completely open the strait and address some of the key issues with Iran’s nuclear program, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Kabuo left his radio on; he wanted to hear about it if a freighter came down the strait and put in a call to the lighthouse.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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