choke
Example Sentences
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The Red Sea has its own choke point, the Bab al Mandab strait, as important for world trade as the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
In “Two Prosecutors,” the inert nobodies blocking Kornev’s progress are crisply choreographed, Stalin’s existential choke hold strangling their very spirit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Iranian officials have vowed to keep the pressure on shipping through the strategic choke point, warning that the conflict could escalate if attacks on the country continue.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
A significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas moves through the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point that Iran is attempting to close.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
He made another adjustment to the choke, then let it set for a minute before giving the switch one last try.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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