unilateral

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They can make major unilateral decisions — such as welcoming federal troops into California cities — and command a bully pulpit to drive public opinion and policy, including through statewide ballot measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

While the agreement is unilateral, it should support prices for Western rare earths producers more broadly in future, Ariyasinghe says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

On a special Slate Plus extra episode of Amicus, Mark Joseph Stern spoke with Eugene Fidell about Trump’s startling claim of unilateral war powers.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

"China has consistently opposed all forms of unilateral tariff increases and has repeatedly emphasised that there are no winners in a trade war, and protectionism leads nowhere," a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson added.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

And I can see by the look in her eye that she’s freefalling toward a unilateral decision.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman