blockade

Example Sentences

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The impact of the increase, however, will be limited because of the blockade of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Iran's virtual blockade of Hormuz has sent oil and gas prices soaring and pushed countries around the world to enact measures to contain the fallout.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

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

The blockade has already kept about half a billion barrels of oil from the market and pushed up prices by around 40%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

They helped Håkon up again and supported him around the blockade.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack