Example Sentences

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While tariffs have shrunk massive imports from China, the U.S. is importing more goods than ever from Mexico and Vietnam.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

He also said he is importing a prefabricated power plant from abroad to power the whole operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

The UK is importing more fruit than ever from such climate-vulnerable countries, including 18.5% of apple and pears in 2022.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2024

However, Pakistan’s government insists that there is no immediate worry about food supplies, as wheat stocks are enough to last through the next harvest and that the government is importing more.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2022

Where the New York banker is exporting gold, on the other hand, the price at which bar gold is selling in London is just as important as where he is importing.

From Elements of Foreign Exchange A Foreign Exchange Primer by Escher, Franklin