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artery

[ahr-tuh-ree] / ˈɑr tə ri /


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In at least one spot, Israel moved the line forward a few hundred yards to intersect with Salah al-Din Road, Gaza’s main north-south artery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Future analyses are expected to focus on additional patient groups, including people with chronic kidney disease and peripheral artery disease.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global trade, have hit energy and fertiliser supplies.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

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

He set about explaining heart attacks: the narrowed artery, the blockage, the partial muscle death.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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