unilateral

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Recent Examples of unilateral But Kennedy’s sudden, unilateral, and sweeping change to the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule, announced Monday, will do the opposite, pediatrics and public health experts warn. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026 Petro said Colombia rejects any unilateral military action that could escalate tensions or endanger civilians, calling instead for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomatic engagement. Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026 In this regard, the Colombian Government rejects any unilateral military action that could aggravate the situation or put the civilian population at risk. Reuters wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026 The sales tax and revenue, or STAR bond, legislation approved in 2024 gives the LCC unilateral authority to approve a stadium deal up until June 30, even while the full Legislature is in session. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unilateral
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Adjective
  • The ball caromed to him for a one-man fast break.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Low Volts, his one-man, four-piece band, was named in his great-grandfather’s honor.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • The Patriots spanked the Miami Dolphins 38-19, a one-sided affair that looks even worse considering that the Patriots appear to not be going anywhere any time soon.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Those concerns gained traction as more families shared their stories in the media or testified before Congress, including of AI chatbots that sparked one-sided attachments, or even romantic relationships, with children too young to understand the implications.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Investigators also found that Cowles linked his company card to his personal PayPal account and transferred funds to third parties.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Use moodier colors and personal details to create a cozy, lived-in feel.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Many solitary bees, moths, and other pollinators overwinter in old leaf litter or in the hollow stems of perennial plants.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The seventh and senior justice, Jorge Labarga, born in Cuba and raised in Pahokee, will continue to write solitary dissents.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Think spa-like spaces that cater to your individual rituals, preferences and self-care routines, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2026 Bath Trends report.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Weiser, who is running for governor in this year’s election, characterized the attacks as Trump trying to leverage the power of the executive branch to exercise unconstitutional authority over how individual states conduct elections and oversee their criminal justice systems.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • This stat is calculated by comparing each state’s one-way arrivals that originated in other states with its one-way departures that were destined for other states, using data from more than 24,000 rental locations.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The Queen City, home to more than 943,000 residents, saw the fourth-highest net gain of one-way U-Haul customers in 2025, the moving company said in its latest growth index.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Squeeze Burger announced Tuesday that its sole remaining brick-and-mortar in Roseville is set to close later this month, after its proposal for a new lease was reportedly denied.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Indeed, she was almost unanimously voted for (with Michael casting the sole dissenting vote against Yam Yam Arocho).
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • According to another shopper, the battery lasts long enough to clean their entire apartment in one single charge.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Cosmic said the Santa Rosa home is the first single-family home being built using its AI technology.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Unilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilateral. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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