as in cooperative
involving two groups or countries; having or affecting two sides
bilateral trade agreements a bilateral treaty
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Recent Examples of bilateral
China’s recent decision to scrap tariffs on African imports led to an 18% jump in bilateral trade, a surge that comes as both China and the US vie for influence on the continent, especially in terms of control of Africa’s key mineral resources.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Then on Wednesday, the two held a bilateral meeting.
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Kyra Colah,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Another bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit was with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who met in Moscow on Tuesday with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Section 224 of the annual Defense Appropriation Act would establish bilateral research in every aspect of weapons development and production.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bilateral
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Then on Wednesday, the two held a bilateral meeting.
—
Kyra Colah,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Another bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit was with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who met in Moscow on Tuesday with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Section 224 of the annual Defense Appropriation Act would establish bilateral research in every aspect of weapons development and production.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bilateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
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According to police video reviewed by the Tribune, Diaz-Torres was calm and cooperative with officers during the 20-minute roadside exchange.
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Kwanzaa’s principle of Ujamaa — cooperative economics — reflects a tradition of pooling resources, investing in community institutions, and understanding individual success as connected to collective well-being.
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The official OnsOranje social media accounts posted quite a few photos of the streets filled with Dutch fans and Netherlands flags as supports do their collective march to the stadium.
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In lieu of Pearl Jam, Wilco and other ‘90s rock standards, a pounding electronic score by Christian Lundberg of Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers collective provides the music.
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The exemptions typically apply to vulnerable populations like people who live in communal environments, healthcare workers and other categories, the staffer said.
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So here’s another communal chance to crack up at Steve O being launched into orbit inside a Port-a-Potty!
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The series of reciprocal attacks began last week with a disagreement over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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French officials condemned the move as hostile and unfounded, while urging citizens in the West African nation to exercise heightened vigilance as reciprocal measures are considered.
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That makes the encounter less about passive observation and more about shared learning.
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The reasoning is rooted in survival choosing a healthy mate has historically meant a better chance of healthy offspring and shared caregiving.
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Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive.
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Weinstein’s lawyers presented texts that indicated that his relationship with Mann was consensual.
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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