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Recent Examples of unilaterally
Since first announcing the Poseidon and Burevestnik in 2018, Putin has cast them as a response to moves by the United States to build a missile defense shield after Washington in 2001 unilaterally withdrew from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and to enlarge the NATO military alliance.
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Reuters, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
This decision was made unilaterally by the NBA and not requested by the Heat, a source said.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The emergency request comes after a federal appeals court ruled in September that Shira Perlmutter, the register of copyrights, could not be dismissed unilaterally because her position is part of the Library of Congress.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Since first announcing the 9M730 Burevestnik in 2018, Putin has cast the weapon as a response to moves by the United States to build a missile-defense shield after Washington in 2001 unilaterally withdrew from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and to enlarge the NATO military alliance.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Even before the shutdown gripped Washington, there were mounting Democratic complaints that Trump would undermine any government funding deals struck by Congress with his use of pocket rescissions, aimed at canceling spending unilaterally at the end of a fiscal year.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
Democrats also want written assurances that the White House will not try to unilaterally cancel spending agreed to in any deal, according to Reuters.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2025
In three separate opinions, federal judges concluded that IEEPA does not authorize the president to unilaterally impose what amounts to a massive tax on imports.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Many countries have now unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
This decision was made unilaterally by the NBA and not requested by the Heat, a source said.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The emergency request comes after a federal appeals court ruled in September that Shira Perlmutter, the register of copyrights, could not be dismissed unilaterally because her position is part of the Library of Congress.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Since first announcing the 9M730 Burevestnik in 2018, Putin has cast the weapon as a response to moves by the United States to build a missile-defense shield after Washington in 2001 unilaterally withdrew from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and to enlarge the NATO military alliance.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Even before the shutdown gripped Washington, there were mounting Democratic complaints that Trump would undermine any government funding deals struck by Congress with his use of pocket rescissions, aimed at canceling spending unilaterally at the end of a fiscal year.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
Democrats also want written assurances that the White House will not try to unilaterally cancel spending agreed to in any deal, according to Reuters.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2025
In three separate opinions, federal judges concluded that IEEPA does not authorize the president to unilaterally impose what amounts to a massive tax on imports.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Many countries have now unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unilaterally
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The Statesman independently verified that the document did in fact contain Hazel’s Social Security number by reviewing Hazel’s Social Security card.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both of them, along with Jones, made their initial court appearances separately on Thursday.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Winfrey retained the two adjacent cottages, selling them separately to her longtime property manager, making the compound’s total sale around $17 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Best Restaurants Aiô A kitchen rooted in Taiwanese flavors, Aiô offers tasting-style dishes (no starters or mains) that are designed to be shared or savored individually.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Cena announcement featured more individuals that he's never faced individually before.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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As if dark energy weren't already mysterious and baffling enough, new research suggests that this unknown force may not be driving galaxies apart at an accelerating rate anymore.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The affiliative joke wants to belong; the adversarial joke wants to set apart.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, authorities in this area have expressed concern that taxpayers and trusts may be severally penalized for failure to take distributions under rules that are very difficult to understand.—
Alan Gassman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2022
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As did the lawsuit before it, the new filing seeks a judgment in excess of $75,000, jointly and severally, against the entities and officials.—
Darcie Moran,
Detroit Free Press,
9 Sep. 2021
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Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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With a national fundraising blitz in full swing and Election Day just around the corner, Democrats stumping for Proposition 50 have far out-raised and out-spent their opponents — even though a California megadonor with Republican ties single-handedly spent $30 million to defeat it.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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This guy might be single-handedly responsible for generations of people having an irrational fear of clowns.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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All of her work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Unilaterally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilaterally. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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