blockade
Example Sentences
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In its latest update, the Mexican Security Cabinet said four blockades remained active in Jalisco.
From BBC
There were also reports of road blockades in other states.
“Even partial disruption would force rerouting, insurance spikes, and logistical bottlenecks long before a full blockade becomes reality,” the head of commodity strategy says.
But I didn’t meet a single person who supported the blockade or a U.S. invasion.
From Salon
"The naval blockade is intended for cases that are vaguely defined and therefore subject to wide discretion," said the charity groups, adding the measure violated international law and rescue conventions.
From Barron's
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