He observed the rules strait, permitting no deviation.

The mapping expedition noted several straitnesses between the islands that made passage hazardous.

After the factory closed, many families in the town were put in dire straits.

Historians studying colonial trade often examine the Straits Settlements to understand how British policies shaped the economy of Southeast Asia.

Ships bound for Aqaba must navigate the Straits of Tiran, a strategically important passage containing Tiran Island that separates the Gulf of Aqaba from the main body of the Red Sea.

The research vessel entered the Tiran Straits to study the coral reefs and maritime traffic.

Shipping lanes through the Straits of Malacca are among the busiest in the world.

Sailors in the 16th century feared navigating the Straits of Magellan because of their storms and narrow channels.

The shipping company adjusted its routes after the storm damaged several lighthouses along the Sunda Straits.

The migratory routes of whales through the Bering Straits have long fascinated scientists.