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unilateral

[yoo-nuh-lat-er-uhl] / ˌyu nəˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with one side
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Asked about the latest moves on Tuesday, Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for Beijing's foreign ministry, said that "China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions".

From Barron's • May 12, 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

A spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry said this week that unilateral U.S. sanctions “have no basis in international law” and that the country would defend the rights and interests of its companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Campa-Najjar argues military force should be a last resort and must be authorized by Congress, while warning against unilateral actions that “escalate conflict without accountability.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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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