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maritime

[mar-i-tahym] / ˈmær ɪˌtaɪm /


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The numbers are far from the peaks reached in 2011, when tens of thousands arrived in just a few months as maritime border controls disintegrated during the Arab Spring revolts.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

Regional infrastructure also has come into play, including pipelines to bypass halts in maritime shipping.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

There are “reports that Iran is moving forward with plans to control maritime traffic through the strait, even without Oman,” ANZ Research analysts say in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

The completion of the parking lot would require a Port of Los Angeles master plan amendment to switch the land’s designation from open space to maritime support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

The Philippines, with over seven thousand islands but only five hundred lighthouses, was known for its frequency of maritime accidents.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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