severely

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Ahead of U.S.-Iranian talks in Pakistan over the weekend, Iran’s de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a thorny issue, with traffic through the waterway still severely limited.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

An earlier report on the Iran war said "all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth," and highlighted the impact of a severely disrupted fertilizer supply chain on food security.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

With shipping through Hormuz severely constrained, the country is rerouting crude exports via its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

She then gave birth to a severely premature child who died about two hours later.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’ve shouted myself hoarse, Gloria,” she said, severely.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov