blockade
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President Trump said that the U.S. will extend its cease-fire with Iran and continue the blockade of the country’s ports until its leaders present “a unified proposal.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
“The blockade is a bet that Iran will break before the rest of the world will, but it’s a risky bet,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Central Command said it has directed 28 vessels External link to return to port since the U.S. naval blockade began last week.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Meade predicts that China will be observing events there for clues and scenario analysis as to how they might operate in the event of a blockade or invasion of Taiwan.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
The Sixers had dispersed their grand army across the globe in a bold attempt to blockade all 512 copies of the Zork playing field.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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The American Civil War
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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