nationalistic

Example Sentences

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In China, the drumbeat of nationalistic sentiment has intensified with time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The companies winning today are those that have localized their supply chains and their design language to match a more frugal, nationalistic and tech-savvy consumer.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

It’s striking how much these geopolitical phases of the moon—in this case nationalistic tendencies—run in cycles.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

"This isn't necessarily a nationalistic thing, but more a sustainability thing. Do you want your car to have travelled halfway around the world to reach you?"

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

A nationalistic approach also began informing his choice of subject matter, especially after the Germans defeated the French in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall