through which

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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is typically transported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Ultimately, the study suggests that a successful low-carbon transition will depend not only on securing access to essential resources, but also on understanding and managing the complex global networks through which those resources flow.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

The US-Iran deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - a shipping channel through which about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

However, observers have pointed out that while the waterway -- through which a fifth of crude passes -- has reopened, it could take some time before supplies are back up to pre-war levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

I realize I am floating, frozen, trapped inside a set of ruins with only a small eyehole through which I can see the rest of the game unfolding.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu