choke point
Example Sentences
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Brent crude oil this week climbed above $120 a barrel, reflecting skepticism about the prospects for an early resumption of oil and natural gas flows through the choke point.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Opening the Strait of Hormuz, the geographic choke point through which 20% of the world's oil export travels, is a "simple military manoeuvre", but for now only Iranian-approved ships are transiting the waters.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Khamenei indicated that Tehran would maintain its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a key choke point through which 20% of the world’s oil supply is shipped.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Given that Iran’s economy depends heavily on oil revenue, Kharg is the choke point through which most of that revenue flows.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
I worry that everyone will try to flee the same direction and the wall will end up a grand choke point, serving up panicked folks to the dead.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
