embargo
Example Sentences
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They were then hit with a three-window transfer embargo, which was later reduced to two after a successful appeal, and few had them down as promotion contenders.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
It is still the basis of the trade embargo in force against Cuba today.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The S&P 500 was also down in both 1973 and 1974, by a total of 37.25%, due to the oil embargo.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
With regard to oil, he referred to major crises of the past few decades, such as the 1973 Arab oil embargo that hit the U.S., causing prices to almost quadruple and stay there for years.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Because of the embargo, some of the American foods we usually eat at Christmas are not available or are too expensive.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing embargo
Southeast Asia - Introductory
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