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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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Abdirahman Mahamud, WHO director of Health Emergency Alert and Response Operations, said that the facility was a "local bilateral collaboration" between the US and Kenya and said dialogue was vital.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday the two leaders would "exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern", and "make greater contributions to regional and even world peace".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Undergoing a double, or bilateral, mastectomy and reconstruction is invasive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“An event of this magnitude is unprecedented in the history of our bilateral relationship,” Sheinbaum said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The government and the ANC agreed to continue bilateral talks to work toward a solution.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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