chokepoint
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chokepoint
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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This, of course, stems from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
It’s a subtler way to exert leverage over the world’s most important oil chokepoint, analysts at J.P.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
He said oil shipped through the strait would remain part of Australia’s energy supply once the chokepoint reopens.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Energy Information Administration, more than 80% of the oil and liquefied natural gas moving through the chokepoint went to Asian markets in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The narrow chokepoint connects the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is the only way to reach several oil-producing states by sea.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
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