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artery

[ahr-tuh-ree] / ˈɑr tə ri /


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The Saudi Arabian energy giant's cross-country pipeline has "proven itself to be a critical supply artery" and helped it avoid disruptions to shipping caused by the Iran war, said Aramco boss Amin Nasser.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

When sterile water is added to the final powder, it becomes a biomaterial that can be delivered intravenously or infused into a coronary artery in the heart.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The report also noted that Brendon had “90% blockage” in his right coronary artery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But despite the overwhelming might of the US military, the Islamic republic has blocked the Strait of Hormuz -- a global trade artery used to transport a fifth of the world's oil and gas.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

He could feel every vein and artery in his body threading fire through his frame, if it was not ice that they pumped: he could not tell.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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