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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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It holds no strategic petroleum reserve, operates no domestic refinery, and has no bilateral arrangement with any major energy producer it can activate under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It was the latest case for having a more bilateral approach to what has been a trilateral trade pact.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Cuban leader, who confirmed in March that US and Cuban officials had held talks, reiterated his government's willingness to "engage in serious and responsible bilateral dialogue, and finding solutions to existing differences."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“As the two countries work together to identify and preserve that shared space,” he said, “a more sustainable basis for bilateral economic relations can be established.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In December, we began a new round of secret bilateral talks with the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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