blockade

Example Sentences

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The blockade has already kept about half a billion barrels of oil from the market and pushed up prices by around 40%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Among other acts of extortion, this was an important weapon that he was using to enforce the blockade against Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A Russian oil tanker was set to deliver the first crude shipment to Cuba since January on Tuesday after Washington gave the crisis-hit island a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

However, Washington said there has been no change in policy and the oil blockade remains in place.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Your Worship should have a look at this. A list of all the Meereenese ships in the blockade, with their captains. Great Masters all.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin