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bilateral

[bahy-lat-er-uhl] / baɪˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
having two sides
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
multilateral unilateral


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The United States and Mexico have held two rounds of bilateral trade talks, with a third due in the week of July 20.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The case comes just weeks after President Trump raised other detentions during a bilateral summit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Also on the agenda at the G7 summit is the war in Ukraine, with Sir Keir expected to hold bilateral talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Martin added that it would be an "excellent occasion to celebrate and strengthen the bilateral relationship between Ireland and Canada".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

To those who are genuinely concerned, I push a button to say, “I have spastic bilateral quadriplegia, also known as cerebral palsy. It limits my body, but not my mind.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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