nationalistic

Example Sentences

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The nationalistic shift and threats to supply chains have persuaded Europe to break with its traditional willingness to rely on foreign military suppliers, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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

The Inkatha was predominantly Zulu, very militant and very nationalistic.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah