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port

[pawrt, pohrt] / pɔrt, poʊrt /


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The U.S. accused the ship of attempting to violate the blockade against Iran by trying to sail to an Iranian port.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He said: "This was a return from port where the boat was being serviced in Holland. It was not a fishing trip."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The United Arab Emirates, which left the oil-exporters group at the end of April, has rerouted some of its oil exports via a pipeline to Fujairah, a port city outside the Hormuz strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"In that sense, I am a driver and promoter of another very important port investment, which could include other sources of capital, including American capital," Sanchez said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Between running outdoor expeditions and helping them with their video channel, George’s dad was now making enough of a living without working at the port.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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