blockade
Example Sentences
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You can’t blockade a reactor that only needs to be refueled every 18 months.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The losses depend on several factors including how tight the U.S. blockade turns out to be, said Sara Vakhshouri, founder and president of consulting firm SVB Energy International.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Navy is operating to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports—the tanker made an abrupt U-turn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
In less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented, U.S. forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Missy surged into motion, her tail thrashing back and forth furiously, propelling them toward the blockade with dizzying speed.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
Vocabulary lists containing blockade
The American Civil War
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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