multilateral

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Recent Examples of multilateral These agreements are multilateral in nature, a clear distinction from the unilateral Section 301 tariffs. Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 9 June 2026 Pension funds belong to a diverse mix of $4 trillion in reserve funds that African governments could unlock to finance the continent’s infrastructure needs, according to the Africa Finance Corporation, a multilateral lender. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 June 2026 For Sheikh, one example that the United States might follow is the Macolin Convention — a multilateral treaty organised by the Council of Europe, which seeks to tackle match-fixing by making amendments to international law. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2026 In his encyclical, Leo fretted about multiple ongoing wars, lamented the decline of multilateral coalitions and blasted arms industry profits as driving the conflicts. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for multilateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Burberry unveiled a hyper-British, globally resonant campaign, A Good Sport, leaning on a cast of national and international names.
    Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Babak Dehghanpisheh Babak Dehghanpisheh is an NBC News Digital international editor based in New York.
    Abigail Williams, NBC news, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • Namibia has also prevented Starlink from entering its telecoms markets over local ownership rules that have become a point of contention for multinational firms operating in Africa.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • Apple is readying its iPhone 18 family for release in September, and Greater China, as multinational corporations like to call it, accounts for upwards of 20% of Apple’s global revenue.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • Rodriguez pleaded guilty to damaging property occupied by a foreign government, explosive materials—malicious damage to federal property, and receipt or possession of an unregistered firearm.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Those tariffs cost automakers (both foreign and domestic) a fortune.
    Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • The success of a multicultural team, though, did not mark a permanent victory for multicultural pride in France.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • This creates a vibrant, multicultural social fabric that completely shapes our neighborhoods, faith institutions, and local civic life.
    Dale V.C. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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