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Trump vowed to maintain a blockade of Iranian ports if Tehran refused to reach a deal; the effort has so far turned back 27 ships bound for or departing Iranian ports.—
Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Hawks cut the Knicks’ lead to nine by the time Brown turned back to his starters and kept the momentum rolling to outscore the Knicks 20-9 to end the fourth quarter.— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Global supply chains have been impacted by the war since the end of February and the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off some of the materials used in condom production.— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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The closed Strait of Hormuz, as well as export bans of refined fuel products from countries like China and South Korea, have cut off petrol supplies in Asia.— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, Britain suppressed a communist insurgency in Malaya, today part of Malaysia.— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The lawyer noted the statement could be suppressed in court if it was obtained through leading questions, a prolonged interrogation, or coercive tactics.— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Choked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/choked%20off. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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