nationalization

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Last year, the president championed the nationalization of the country's nascent lithium industry, favoring a newly created state-run producer to mine the coveted battery metal, in another move mining sector analysts see dampening investor appetite.

From Reuters

Loach charts the nationalization of Britain’s health service, transportation sectors and coal mines.

From New York Times

Dmitri A. Medvedev, the vice chairman of Mr. Putin’s security council, said the Kremlin could respond to Western companies leaving the Russian market with the seizure of their assets “and their possible nationalization.”

From New York Times

But the nationalization of local politics is likely to make some moderates susceptible to GOP messaging, Mr. McCorkle said.

From Washington Times

He had at times during the election campaign threatened nationalizations, though recently he has softened his rhetoric, bringing more moderate advisers into his inner circle and pledging to respect private property and investment.

From Reuters