unilateral

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Recent Examples of unilateral Flynn wants allied coordination and worries about unilateral overreach. Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Several other unions also filed unfair labor practices over the unilateral nature of the policy change, which was originally set to be implemented on July 1, 2025. Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 9 June 2026 These agreements are multilateral in nature, a clear distinction from the unilateral Section 301 tariffs. Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 9 June 2026 The government was angered by the militant group’s unilateral decision to enter another war with Israel, while Hezbollah is furious the government has chosen to negotiate a ceasefire and potentially wider security and political agreement directly with Israel. ABC News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unilateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unilateral
Adjective
  • But despite being banished to the AEW bench for two years, Danhausen defied the odds through his one-man merchandising empire.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Actor Ronnie Marmo’s one-man dramatic tribute takes a famous statement from Bruce as its title.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • Our daughter-in-law is definitely one-sided.
    R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • Through 24 games, the goal differential was unchanged compared with the tournament in Qatar in 2022, suggesting the larger field did not create more one-sided competition.
    Tales Azzoni, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • Republican legislators, taking their lead from a president who sees half the nation as his personal enemy, have put their own party’s interests over the republic’s.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • While the property is a showpiece, the reason for selling is personal.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • In another, a solitary fighter performs martial arts, training as part of the elite Black Wasps unit, Cuba’s equivalent of the US Navy SEALs or Delta Force.
    Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Additionally, a firm's or advisor's appearance in our list does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm or advisor.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • Given the size of these markets and how unpredictable soccer can be, individual bets can end up either very profitable or very costly.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • That means the event horizon is a one-way barrier for information.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • If one-way traffic had a definition… Qatar offered nothing in attack or defence with 11 men and made multiple ridiculous tackles.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • Liam Payne’s young son, Bear, has been named the sole beneficiary of the One Direction alum’s estate, nearly two years after the pop star fatally plunged from a hotel balcony in South America.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • Also opting for a more casual look, Zendaya’s costar and real-life partner Holland wore blue jeans, a light blue collared shirt, a tan jacket and lug sole black boots.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • That was the most of any player in that tournament, earning Kane the Golden Boot that year and tying Lineker’s record for the most goals by an England player in a single World Cup.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
  • Under state law, any single gift — or multiple gifts from the same source that add up to $50 or more during the annual period — must be disclosed.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

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“Unilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilateral. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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