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bilateral

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


Example Sentences

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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

Disclosure of the case, and the positive tone from Beijing, adds to the evidence that bilateral ties between the U.S. and China are stabilizing ahead of Trump’s visit to Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A State Department spokesperson said all bilateral relations fact sheets were archived and removed because most hadn’t been updated in more than two years, leaving them potentially outdated or inaccurate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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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