as in international
relating to or involving two or more nations
climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution
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Recent Examples of transnational
At the time, border agents said the operation was aimed at dismantling transnational criminal organizations.
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
In confrontations with both India and Iran, Pakistan has consistently denied offering safe haven to transnational rebels at a time when the country was struggling to stem a deadly wave of attacks by insurgents against its own soldiers and civilians.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Poaching networks operate with military-grade precision, fueled by a transnational black market where rhino horn can fetch up to $400,000 per kilogram, a price tag that makes gold look cheap.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Properly distinguishing between terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations is crucial for devising effective policies and responses to their violence.
—Ernesto Castañeda, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
In confrontations with both India and Iran, Pakistan has consistently denied offering safe haven to transnational rebels at a time when the country was struggling to stem a deadly wave of attacks by insurgents against its own soldiers and civilians.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Poaching networks operate with military-grade precision, fueled by a transnational black market where rhino horn can fetch up to $400,000 per kilogram, a price tag that makes gold look cheap.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Properly distinguishing between terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations is crucial for devising effective policies and responses to their violence.
—Ernesto Castañeda, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transnational
international
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The National Business Daily, a Chinese state-run newspaper, said the listing would provide a necessary capital boost for CATL’s international expansion as it has been constrained by limited foreign currency reserves and rising geopolitical risks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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An international rollout will follow in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transnational. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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