blockade

Example Sentences

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The Ukrainians organised an oil blockade against us.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Any such operation, if ordered, would risk significant casualties, considering that Iran relies on drones, missiles and small speedboats to strike vessels that attempt to defy its blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Its Soviet-era power grid already needed upgrades before the blockade; now without fuel, Cubans can’t commute to work or school.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It follows an apparent softening in Washington's oil blockade, after President Trump said last weekend that he had "no problem" with countries sending fuel to Cuba.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It did not sound as if Soviet ships would be honoring the American blockade.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin