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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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He has engaged in countless bilateral forums, work groups and discussions about immigration, drug trafficking, cross-border commerce and other concerns, and generally received good marks from U.S. officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"We are elevating our relationship to a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, in recognition of the strength and potential of our bilateral defense ties," Hegseth said in a statement on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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

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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