force majeure
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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a force majeure at Qatar’s Ras Laffan facility have knocked roughly a third External link of the world’s helium supply offline.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Alba—a leading aluminum producer in Bahrain—declared force majeure, freeing the company from its contractual liabilities, on March 4 due to the conflict, according to multiple sources.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some LNG contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
"Our results are most consistent with people moving under force majeure, relying on family networks to navigate crisis."
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
Both flights were taken under what was or was conceived to be force majeure.
From William the Third by Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff)