trade

Example Sentences

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National security might justify narrow trade restrictions, but tariffs have not insulated Americans from economic disruptions and have frequently made things worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

From early uses of fire to cook food and shape landscapes to modern systems like industrial agriculture, global trade, and rapidly growing cities, societies have developed powerful tools and institutions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Coach Lue led the team, overcoming major obstacles throughout the season with a player investigation, injuries, internal strife and major roster changes at the trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Keith Silvester, technical manager at ALLMI, the trade association for the lorry loader industry, said "the incident would not have occurred" had Miller "secured the log grapple in a central position using a ratchet strap".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“But they didn’t know anything about CDOs, or asset-backed securities. We took them through our trade but I’m pretty sure they didn’t understand it.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis