strait
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If the strait opens soon, prices will come down—though not to the low $60s a barrel seen at the beginning of the year when an oversupply loomed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The major disagreements between the two sides remain unresolved and military frictions near the strait are stoking geopolitical risk premiums in markets, Guoxin Futures analysts say in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The strait is the most critical energy transit chokepoint in the world, with about 20% of the global oil flows passing through the narrow waterway that borders Iran.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
It takes around five minutes to cross a narrow strait between the two islands to reach Ulva via the foot passenger-only ferry.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
"By my counsel," said Lucy, "your Majesty shall give him another trial. Let him go free on strait promise of fair dealing in the future. It may be that he will keep his word."
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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