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blockade [blɒˈkeıd] N VB trans

blockade

economic blockade N

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English
A few days later she escaped although damaged, went back to blockade running and was later captured.
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The case was nevertheless important in that it helped define the meaning of blockade.
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Blockade running was reasonably safe for both sides.
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A 165-foot wooden sidewheel steamer of 477 tons, made 20 successful blockade runs.
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The consequences were economic crisis, with hunger and severe famine due to the blockade.
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The task was for the fleet to sail back and forth to intercept any blockade runners.
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Pace is now desperate; police blockades and surveillance surround the areas.
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For two years we have been subjected to a total blockade.
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By 1864, one in every three ships attempting to run the blockade were being intercepted.
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When applied to rum-running, drug smuggling, and blockade running the more potent products become the sole focus of the suppliers.
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