Example Sentences

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The lesson is clear: Protectionism might seem like a shield, but it easily becomes a cage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 29, 2025

Protectionism is attempting boost domestic industries using restrictions like tariffs, to shield them from foreign competition.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

Protectionism, List argued, should play a role here as well during the country’s “catch up” phase of technological development.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2019

Protectionism should not be pursued for its own sake.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2018

McKinley and Protectionism, Cleveland, Carlisle and Free Trade--how far away they seem!

From Marse Henry, Complete An Autobiography by Watterson, Henry