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Recent Examples of free trade
India and the European Union recently signed a free trade agreement.
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Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
When neither great power embraces free trade, the rest of the world will simply go elsewhere.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
Warsh has expressed support for the president’s economic policies, despite a history as a more conventional, pro-free trade Republican.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
China and Canada recently struck an agreement to pursue a free trade deal between the two countries.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
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Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
When neither great power embraces free trade, the rest of the world will simply go elsewhere.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
Warsh has expressed support for the president’s economic policies, despite a history as a more conventional, pro-free trade Republican.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
China and Canada recently struck an agreement to pursue a free trade deal between the two countries.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free trade
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Alberta Street also closes down to traffic every Thursday evening in the summer for a 15-block art walk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The ruling is a reminder that some judges view antitrust lawsuits over Division I athlete eligibility as fundamentally a question of economic competition—namely, an athlete selling their services to the marketplace of college buyers—rather than an educational or social issue.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Expect rare varieties, elaborate floral installations, and a marketplace for collectors and hobbyists alike.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Its role as the only economic player in town – the result of crushing sanctions further criminalizing the regime to the point of creating and sustaining a black market economy run by the group – leaves its leaders disinterested in turning their back on such a system.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prohibition undermines personal liberty, sends billions in potential revenue to other states, and sustains dangerous black markets instead of replacing them with a safe, regulated system.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Data centers, which support artificial intelligence, social media, online commerce and other digital applications, require large quantities of electricity and water to keep the systems running and cool.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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State law and case precedent, often referred to as common law, provide trademark protection for marks used in commerce.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Trump originally accused the bank of trade libel and violating state and federal unfair and deceptive trade practices.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Leddy’s cap hit is likely too much for other teams to absorb in a trade, but a new deal with a smaller cap hit would be easier to swallow.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Outside of the clinic, an eager gray market has sprung up, selling unofficial versions of the drugs.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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Once a gray market is thriving, who, if anyone, will foot the bill for rigorous research?—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pro Shop will provide full production, distribution, sales, merchandising and commercial support.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Prior to Saks Global, Ziegler held senior roles in merchandising at Dutch LLC and Bergdorf Goodman.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The special edition sneakers are available on the brand’s e-commerce site, in addition to its flagships retailing for 215 euros.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rafiqul Islam Rana, an assistant professor of retailing at the University of South Carolina, wrote in an email.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Free trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20trade. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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