passage
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“No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
He also said that the US would continue clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz in order to ensure a safe passage for allied shipping.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Throughout the war, Chinese-bound vessels were granted special passage by Iranian authorities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
The talks, which stretched across multiple sessions, were aimed at securing at least a temporary ceasefire and reopening safe passage through the strait.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
When Hamilton showed a late draft of this passage to John Jay for his commentary, Jay expressed admiration for the style but slight discomfort with the argument.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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