shipping lane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shipping lane
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Still, the monthslong shutdown of the key shipping lane has yet to fully ripple through the global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The shipping lane remains a key sticking point in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, even as a fragile April 8 ceasefire continues to hold.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
The update comes as the Pentagon dismissed reports suggesting that US forces may require six months to remove any mines located in the shipping lane.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The strait is a key shipping lane for oil.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
He asked for good luck, for a respite from the fog; he prayed that the gods would clear the fog away and keep him safe from the freighters in the shipping lane.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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