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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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That’s a generous reading of the bilateral zeitgeist at a tempestuous moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Handouts from the Soviet Union, bilateral lenders and Venezuela, which kept the country afloat for decades, are no more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Among the expected requests: large quantities of purchases by China, specifically for orders of soybeans, Boeing aircraft and American energy exports to slash the persistent bilateral trade deficit, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Personal relations have long helped boost bilateral ties shaped by shifting strategic interests that have at times been strained.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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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