as in cooperative
involving two groups or countries; having or affecting two sides
bilateral trade agreements a bilateral treaty
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Recent Examples of bilateral
Unfortunately for Poilievre, Trump is the defining election issue given how crucial the bilateral relationship is to Canada’s prosperity and security.
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David Moscrop, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Kochan, who ultimately had to get a bilateral mastectomy, used Boyer’s boobs as the model for her own reconstructive surgery.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
But after decades of bilateral stability, the vote is now expected to focus on who is best equipped to deal with Mr. Trump.
—Rob Gillies, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2025
In that same vein, even after the chaotic Oval Office meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, American and Ukrainian officials have remained in contact, including attending a bilateral summit in Saudi Arabia.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
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David Moscrop, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Kochan, who ultimately had to get a bilateral mastectomy, used Boyer’s boobs as the model for her own reconstructive surgery.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
But after decades of bilateral stability, the vote is now expected to focus on who is best equipped to deal with Mr. Trump.
—Rob Gillies, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2025
In that same vein, even after the chaotic Oval Office meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, American and Ukrainian officials have remained in contact, including attending a bilateral summit in Saudi Arabia.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
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That cooperative spirit made Illinois a transportation powerhouse, driving regional growth, attracting businesses and keeping the economy competitive.—
Seth Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps most alarmingly, Wynn-Williams claims that Zuckerberg attempted to conceal these cooperative efforts with the CCP from the U.S. Congress, raising serious questions about transparency and potential legal implications.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The documentary charts the adventures of an artist collective in Rhode Island that found a hidden space inside the bowels of the Providence Place Mall in 2003.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Panthers right now have 16 players — 10 forwards, five defensemen and one goaltender — under contract for next season at a collective cap hit of $76.5 million.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Another key aspect of Elle’s self-care is brainstorming and communal dreaming with peers like Ezra-Lloyd Jackson, the perfumer and creative director behind deya, about the concept of diasporic perfumery.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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Players farm, trade, and even mark milestones with virtual feasts, reinforcing how food functions as both a necessity and a communal experience.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Another 16 days would bring us to April 4, near President Trump’s April 2 deadline for instituting reciprocal tariffs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The White House says President Trump's trade policy will come to a head on April 2, when the administration unveils a plan for reciprocal tariffs.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Or how a single moment of frustration with your partner lingers longer than an entire day of shared laughter?—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cohen recommended protecting the file with a password and avoiding storing it on a shared computer or hard drive.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Henry has said his relationship with Eckhart was consensual.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Following the alleged rape, Combs tried to bribe the woman into saying the assault was consensual and offered her money, according to the complaint.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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