embargo

Example Sentences

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I think it’s good to draw attention to the oil embargo that the U.S. has in effect, but also there is an element to what you did that looked from the outside like disaster tourism.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

We “took” Cuba before President Kennedy initiated his crippling embargo in 1962.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Cuba, which has been under a US embargo since 1962, confirmed last Friday that it is indeed in talks with its powerful neighbor.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Although the weapons were defensive, the sale ended America’s arms embargo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“El Jefe is many things, but he’s not stupid. He won’t refuse the consul. Remember, he really wants to win back the Americans so the embargo stops.”

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez