choke

Example Sentences

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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz —a vital maritime choke point—has boosted energy prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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

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

Navy as controller of the world’s vital energy choke point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Chess shook his head, unable to choke out any words.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix