strait
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A government source told the BBC it was planning for a worst case scenario, which would involve the continued closure of the strait and breakdowns in the domestic supply of carbon dioxide.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
For countries like Saudi Arabia relying on the pipelines, the oil-price increases associated with any future disruption of the flow of oil in the strait would make up for the volume lost, Medlock said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
A Chinese tanker under sanctions with a history of evading U.S. restrictions on Iranian oil appeared to do a U-turn to sail back into the Persian Gulf after trying to exit through the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Geographic constraints within the strait also make passage extremely risky.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Mr. Turner concluded: “‘It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.’”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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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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