vis-à-vis
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Praising Beijing for easing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, she said that “its influence vis à vis Russia will have consequences for the whole of Europe and for our relationship with China.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 16, 2023
Interesting, and I'm inclined to buy in vis à vis table tennis, badminton, tennis, and squash, where an opponent has to react to unexpected spin; maybe ditto for boxing and fencing.
From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2017
And more importantly it allows us a strong seat of mediation between the Israelis and Palestinians vis à vis the peace process.
From Slate • Oct. 24, 2011
An appreciation of the renminbi vis à vis the dollar would help China combat imported inflation, especially for oil and commodities whose world prices are denominated in dollars.
From New York Times • May 6, 2011
We set forth promptly, a gay party, the three women folk upon the back seat, M. La Tour and Archie vis à vis, and Walter with the chauffeur in front.
From In Château Land by Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth
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