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
Since 2021, India has signed bilateral migration deals with Australia, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
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Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Her 11-year-old son, Alexander Blanco, has bilateral hearing loss and ADHD.Andres Blanco, 10, has been diagnosed with ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
—Caitlin Granfield, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The uncertainty surrounding his return to power has reignited fears of similar policies that could once again roil international markets and hurt bilateral trade.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
But the main reason for the lack of change in its policy is the fear of U.S. retaliation, which could involve sanctions against South Korea and a weakening of the bilateral alliance.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Her 11-year-old son, Alexander Blanco, has bilateral hearing loss and ADHD.Andres Blanco, 10, has been diagnosed with ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
—Caitlin Granfield, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The uncertainty surrounding his return to power has reignited fears of similar policies that could once again roil international markets and hurt bilateral trade.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
But the main reason for the lack of change in its policy is the fear of U.S. retaliation, which could involve sanctions against South Korea and a weakening of the bilateral alliance.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
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As a result, landlords can maintain lower insurance premiums and focus on property management, while tenants can gain peace of mind knowing their personal belongings and liabilities are protected, fostering a more secure and cooperative rental relationship.Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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According to Cartwright, both recalcitrant and cooperative countries have seen reductions in border encounters, regardless of deportation flights.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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This universal truth not only drives her culinary ambitions, but also underscores her call to inclusion as well as her resilience in the face of evolving personal and collective identities.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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In this new environment, electrons move slowly enough for their collective electrical interactions to guide their behavior.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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These bathing facilities are traditionally communal and separated by gender.Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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For a more casual setting, many buffet restaurants feature communal tables specifically designed for solo diners.David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Autistic spectrum disorders are often characterized by difficulties with social communication, reciprocal social interaction, and understanding others’ intentions and mental states more generally.Trystan Loustau and Liane Young, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Start a reciprocal coaching practice with a peer or friend to get feedback on your communication skills.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In doing so, Bad Bunny is evoking conversation around a shared history.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Once in the classroom, students take on the role of paleontologists, carefully sifting through to discover and document fossils in a shared database.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Clarified After Interview Confusion Mark defended his bestiality saying their relationship was consensual and even kissed her on the mouth.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Yet all three did have encounters at the times in question with Masterson, who maintains his innocence and says that all of the encounters were consensual.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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