as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
Fresh funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral organizations, along with real economy investments, are a necessary next step, together with regaining market access, if Caputo and Milei are looking to avoid a sequel of Macri’s 2018 debacle.
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Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Yet, from Copenhagen to Shanghai, industry players across the fashion spectrum continue to embrace the spirit of multilateral cooperation, determined to steer the industry toward the next milestone in sustainable development.
—Li Jun, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
Throughout the Biden administration, Cuba has worked with U.S. law enforcement – primarily through its engagement with the FBI as well as through the multilateral body Financial Action Task Force – to combat illicit financing, including the funding of terrorism.
—Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Still, Rubio's confirmation will signal a shift in the country's diplomatic approach, one that champions U.S. interests while potentially sidelining multilateral partnerships that have defined U.S. foreign policy for decades.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Yet, from Copenhagen to Shanghai, industry players across the fashion spectrum continue to embrace the spirit of multilateral cooperation, determined to steer the industry toward the next milestone in sustainable development.
—Li Jun, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
Throughout the Biden administration, Cuba has worked with U.S. law enforcement – primarily through its engagement with the FBI as well as through the multilateral body Financial Action Task Force – to combat illicit financing, including the funding of terrorism.
—Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Still, Rubio's confirmation will signal a shift in the country's diplomatic approach, one that champions U.S. interests while potentially sidelining multilateral partnerships that have defined U.S. foreign policy for decades.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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Already, like France, the international community has come out vocally against Trump’s plans.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sales in international markets rose 0.1%, saddled by weakness in Britain.—
Savyata Mishra,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Prior to Condé Nast China, Zhou spent nearly 30 years working with multinational corporations in China.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Then a massive multinational meatpacker, like JBS, Tyson Foods, or Smithfield Foods, slaughters the animals and sells their meat.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article When Vladimir Putin sent 100,000 Russian troops to his nation’s south-western border in early 2022, U.S. and foreign leaders expressed concerns about the potential for an invasion of Europe.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek has reached out to Russia's foreign ministry for comment via email and filed out an online contact form for NATO's press team on Sunday.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A multicultural choir will give a performance designed to promote unity and diversity at the First Congregational Church of Ramona on Sunday, Feb. 23.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Cycle of Life is based in the Kuumba Imani Millennium Center, and William learned more about the multipurpose, multicultural building upon his arrival.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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