choke point

Example Sentences

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Opening the Strait of Hormuz, the geographic choke point through which 20% of the world's oil export travels, is a "simple military manoeuvre", but for now only Iranian-approved ships are transiting the waters.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

A significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas moves through the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point that Iran is attempting to close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Iranian officials have vowed to keep the pressure on shipping through the strategic choke point, warning that the conflict could escalate if attacks on the country continue.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Ukrainians possessed intimate knowledge of every road junction, bridge, tunnel, marsh, river and choke point that could be exploited against a mechanized force dependent on road networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

I worry that everyone will try to flee the same direction and the wall will end up a grand choke point, serving up panicked folks to the dead.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland