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bilateral

[bahy-lat-er-uhl] / baɪˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
having two sides
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
multilateral unilateral


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We repeated the process on the left side before conducting a bilateral ultrasound—a requirement for my aforementioned dense breasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Lai's schedule in Eswatini includes bilateral talks with Eswatini's King Mswati III and signing an agreement on customs, according to Taiwan's presidential office.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"President Trump has clearly lost patience with EU efforts to implement its commitments under the bilateral trade deal concluded months ago," former US trade official Wendy Cutler told AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Following the welcome ceremony, the king joined Trump in the Oval Office for a closed-door bilateral meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The government and the ANC agreed to continue bilateral talks to work toward a solution.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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