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industrialization

[in-duhs-tree-uh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ɪnˌdʌs tri ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /
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Many companies have shifted production from China to other countries to avoid U.S. tariffs, accelerating industrialization in Southeast Asia and Latin America—a boon for Chinese factories making intermediate and capital goods.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

This financial stability allowed the U.S. to fund expansion and industrialization, and by 1880, America had become the single largest economy in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The film “Koyaanisqatsi,” directed by Godfrey Reggio, juxtaposes footage that centers on the relationship between nature, humanity and technology to depict industrialization and capitalism’s impact on the climate.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

"Of course, foreign investment in Brazil is welcome, but we want to ... drive industrialization within Brazil, generating high-quality jobs in partnership with our universities," said Durigan.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

He had reduced private ownership of land, nationalized certain sectors of the economy, pioneered rapid industrialization, democratized education, and built a modem army.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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