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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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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said in March that his government has been holding talks with the U.S. “aimed at seeking solutions, through dialogue, to the bilateral differences that exist between the two nations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

That’s a generous reading of the bilateral zeitgeist at a tempestuous moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

What’s Next: As for the USMCA, Tai says keeping the pact in place would be more beneficial than bilateral deals, which would be complex to administer and comply with.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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




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