Example Sentences

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One can call this approach cynical and neocolonial, but at least the strategy isn’t aimed at throttling oil shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

For its part, China denies taking advantage of Zambia, and told the BBC it was "grossly unfair" to characterise Beijing's relationship with African countries as neocolonial.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

Many students see the latter issue as part of a broader neocolonial project.

From Salon • May 20, 2024

Because of colonial and neocolonial forces, Pakistan is suffering climate displacement at a level that has never been seen before as it is affecting more than 33 million people.

From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2022

During the club’s field trips to the Perijá Mountains, he discovered the Tukuko mission, an imposing blue neocolonial building set amid deep green foothills, and decided to dedicate his life to its work.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2020