military blockade

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A blockade enforced by military forces.

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  • The country imposed a military blockade on the enemy's main port.
  • Lifting the military blockade was a key condition for the peace negotiations.
  • Civilians suffered greatly due to the tight military blockade which cut off essential supplies.
  • Historical records detail the severe impact of the military blockade during the war.
  • A full-scale military blockade would be seen as an act of war by the international community.
  • The navy was tasked with enforcing the military blockade around the island nation.
  • Several ships attempted to run the military blockade under the cover of darkness.
  • Analysts are questioning the long-term effectiveness of such a military blockade.
  • The threat of a military blockade was used as a tool of political pressure.
  • Aid organizations called for an end to the military blockade to prevent a humanitarian crisis.