Example Sentences

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She slammed "the unilateralism we have been seeing", decrying the "collective failure" of WTO members over the years to confront their concerns and frustrations.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng delivered a speech at Davos this week denouncing “rising unilateralism and protectionism” while portraying China as a benefit to the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

At the dawn of this century, the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, led to an instant escalation of presidential power and executive unilateralism.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2024

In fact, the persecution has only made her more poisonously smug in her Android unilateralism.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2023

Speaking on the BBC's Sunday Morning programme, the taoiseach added that the legislation was unacceptable and represented "unilateralism of the worst kind".

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2022