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waterway

[waw-ter-wey, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌweɪ, ˈwɒt ər- /
NOUN
estuary
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The sudden flare-up has stoked concerns about peace talks between the foes as they look to end their conflict and fully reopen the crucial waterway.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Three vessels were struck close to Oman, which had proposed a temporary transit corridor hugging its coastline -- an initiative opposed by Tehran as it seeks to impose fees on ships using the waterway.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Dame Julia said she had been to Ashdown Forest before but could not play poohsticks then because the waterway was blocked.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The latest step is an admission that “friendly” nations such as China could get special treatment in the international waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

His drumming fingers stilled, and his gaze wandered to the waterway running along the teahouse promenade.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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