protectionist
Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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By targeting Iran instead of all pistachio exporting countries, it shows the policy was mainly punitive, rather than intentionally protectionist.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
By targeting Iran instead of all pistachio exporting countries, it shows the policy was mainly punitive, rather than intentionally protectionist.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
This protectionist policy looked to have been largely successful at helping the US retain its edge when it comes to AI "brains".
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Canada’s economy shrank as it closed out 2025, yet still managed to show resilience against the U.S. administration’s protectionist shift.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
This government is defeated in turn on account of its protectionist principles.
From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 by Various
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