enforce a blockade

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• The navy was dispatched to enforce the blockade on enemy ports.
• International law dictates how a nation can legally enforce a blockade.
• The coalition forces will enforce a total blockade to cut off supply lines.
• For months, the warships have enforced a strict blockade around the island.
• It is difficult to enforce a blockade over such a large coastal area.
• The UN Security Council voted to enforce an economic blockade against the regime.
• Historically, enforcing a naval blockade was a common act of war.
• If sanctions fail, the next step might be to enforce a military blockade.
• The blockade was enforced by a perimeter of destroyers and submarines.
• The commander gave the order to enforce the blockade without delay.