blockade
Example Sentences
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Suffolk Police also confirmed two people had been charged with wilful obstruction of the highway over a blockade at the base on Saturday.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Any such operation, if ordered, would risk significant casualties, considering that Iran relies on drones, missiles and small speedboats to strike vessels that attempt to defy its blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Among other acts of extortion, this was an important weapon that he was using to enforce the blockade against Cuba.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
However, Washington said there has been no change in policy and the oil blockade remains in place.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Kennedy wanted a unanimous recommendation, but the team was divided between advising a blockade or an air strike.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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