On this page you'll find 20 example sentences with Strait. You'll also see the meaning, synonyms such as narrow or sound and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

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Strait in a sentence

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Strait meaning

  1. Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.
  2. Righteous, strict.
  3. Tight; close; tight-fitting.

Synonyms of Strait

Example sentences (20)

For many observers, the most alarming possibility is that a chance collision in the strait could spark a wider war.

Afterwards, the tropical cyclone will loop northward before turning to the northwest on Tuesday towards Luzon Strait.

In the Menai Strait alone, there are 18 fish traps but the Lligwy weir is the best preserved of its type in North Wales.

The US notice said that Sullivan “noted the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan strait” during the meetings.

China has described the Taiwan Strait dispute as an internal issue, rejecting international interference.

The official said the European visitors also stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

A sold out buckle that's attached to his belt from that are holding up his George Strait Wranglers.

She would like to swim the Strait of Gibraltar soon, but “they’re not going to let me do it until I’m 18,” she said, a bit dejectedly.

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Taiwanese officials emphasized “maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait” and downplaying the prospect of a war with China.

He said this had “offset” remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait had nothing to do with Europe.

The Bill proposes to add a new Chapter IX, "Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples", at the end of the constitution.

The deer were floating down Clarence Strait about 14 miles north-west of Ketchikan, but not towards any particular island, Mr Freeman said.

A raft of recommendations have been proposed to improve travel over the Menai Strait - but they don't include a third crossing at this stage.

It’s likely that George Strait is referenced in country songs more than any other artist.

The announcement came on the heels of the U.S. saying it could soon put guards on commercial ships sailing through the Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz.

More than 700 people have taken part in a forum on the referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the constitution.

People who identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander also were more likely to not know that chest pain was a symptom of heart attack.

The Dover Strait Traffic Separation Scheme allots ships separate lanes when passing through the Strait.

Beijing sends planes and warships towards Taiwan on a near-daily basis, often crossing the midline of the 100-mile Taiwan Strait dividing the sides.

Indigenous Australians from the Torres Strait archipelago, off the northeast coast, are culturally distinct from the mainland Aboriginal population.

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Common combinations with strait

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "strait" in a sentence?
An example: "For many observers, the most alarming possibility is that a chance collision in the strait could spark a wider war." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "strait" from real English texts.
What does "strait" mean?
Strait means: Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.
What are synonyms of "strait"?
Common synonyms of "strait" include: narrow, sound, channel, pass, straits, situation.
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Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "strait", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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