choke point

noun

: a strategic narrow route providing passage through or to another region

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But would that remain the case in June if the Strait of Hormuz energy choke point is still blocked? Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 More than 80 percent of international trade consists of goods transported by sea, which means that straits are vital gateways and choke points. Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 Emerging tech that doesn’t reduce a pain point or smooth a choke point is a distraction from company culture, ethos and your bottom line. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026 Lithium refining is a major choke point in the EV supply chain. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choke point

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of choke point was in 1944

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“Choke point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choke%20point. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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