strait
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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
Finance Minister Roland Lescure of France said the global economy can absorb the shock of the strait crisis if it is resolved in a matter of weeks—but not longer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Today, the capacity of the pipelines that bypass the strait are reaching their limits or are already maxed out, said Al Salazar, a director at Enverus Intelligence Research.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The goal of the European plan is to give shipping companies confidence to use the strait after the fighting has ended, which officials said could be some time away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
I was subject to the dictates of my mind, which gave me the maneuverability of a strait jacket.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
Vocabulary lists containing strait
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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