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bilateral

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


Example Sentences

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It was the latest case for having a more bilateral approach to what has been a trilateral trade pact.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Trade deals with other countries “must not undermine the EU’s bilateral agreements,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“As the two countries work together to identify and preserve that shared space,” he said, “a more sustainable basis for bilateral economic relations can be established.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"This will have no impact on the strength and close nature of our bilateral relationship with France," the presidency spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

To those who are genuinely concerned, I push a button to say, “I have spastic bilateral quadriplegia, also known as cerebral palsy. It limits my body, but not my mind.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper