blockade
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“We have a blockade, which gives them no money, allows them no money.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Since the naval blockade began on April 13, the U.S. military has diverted at least 85 ships and disabled four others, according to U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Since negotiations broke down in early April, the U.S. has imposed a blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The key waterway normally sees about a fifth of global oil and gas supplies pass through it, and the blockade has seen energy prices skyrocket worldwide.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
He talked about how frustrated they felt to have to drive all the way from Lagos because the federal government blockade meant Nigeria Airways was no longer flying to the southeast.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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