strait
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Meanwhile, Iran has claimed military control of an area around the Strait of Hormuz, and has said all transit through the strait "requires coordination with and authorisation from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Ship insurers have classified the strait as a high-risk area and hiked premiums.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
In the 15th century, the Danish monarchy started collecting “sound dues” on ships crossing the Baltic Sea passing through Øresund, a narrow strait between the port towns of Helsingor and Helsingborg.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Iran's new authority added that all transit through the strait "requires coordination with and authorization from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Mr. Turner concluded: “‘It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.’”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - High School
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