internationalism

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Recent Examples of internationalism Papers reveal the internationalism and commitment to service that took Heronemus on renewable-energy consulting trips to Pakistan, Cuba, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2026 The current period of global flux has proved most dangerous and damaging for the formal humanitarian system, which was a bold experiment in internationalism that emerged from the urge to rebuild societies in the aftermath of World War II. — Time, 26 Feb. 2026 His podcast could also double as a testing ground for his rhetoric, particularly as the GOP schisms surrounding global internationalism continue to swell and conservative commentators such as Carlson and Candace Owens grow in prominence. — Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025 The brand’s very name, derived from a Sanskrit word, encapsulates Ghiya’s internationalism. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for internationalism
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cosmopolitanism
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  • Although his roles were ostensibly romantic leads, Astaire had an almost radically unorthodox appeal—one that, in its urbanity, cosmopolitanism, elegance, and grace, challenged the prevailing standards for male movie stardom.
    — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Colorful glass lamps from Turkey These were purchased at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul—a city Field has visited numerous times and enjoys for its cosmopolitanism—while scouting for Sex and the City II.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
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