waterway

Example Sentences

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The problem: Naval escorts for tankers through such a narrow waterway in a war zone would be nearly impossible, say allied officials and military experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A Japanese vessel carrying natural gas also successfully crossed the waterway, its operator confirmed.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

While traffic is down about 95% compared to before the conflict, shipping through the narrow waterway has not stopped altogether.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron earlier said a military operation to free the waterway is "unrealistic."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Once they passed through a town where the police were searching all the boats that came along the waterway, and holding up the traffic in both directions.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman