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unilateral

[yoo-nuh-lat-er-uhl] / ˌyu nəˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with one side
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It also said it hopes the U.S. will further eliminate unilateral tariffs on China in future trade talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Even with those limitations, the researchers concluded, "Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher occurrence of moderate to severe postoperative pain and increased opioid consumption in patients undergoing unilateral modified radical mastectomy."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

As the two ceasefires appear to be unilateral - meaning the two sides have not agreed on their terms, length or monitoring.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

If it finds fewer partners willing to take collective action, Riyadh may conclude it needs to bolster its unilateral ability to shape market balances.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

And I can see by the look in her eye that she’s freefalling toward a unilateral decision.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman



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