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Recent Examples of unilaterally
The Constitution says war is a matter for Congress to declare, not for the president to initiate unilaterally.
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NBC news, 19 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
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, 14 Oct. 2025
Many countries have now unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu, who unilaterally ended the previous ceasefire in March, has suggested Israel could resume its offensive if Hamas fails to disarm.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
When the Guard remains under state control, governed by Title 32 or State Active Duty status, the president cannot unilaterally deploy it without the governor’s consent.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
NBC news, 19 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
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, 14 Oct. 2025
Many countries have now unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu, who unilaterally ended the previous ceasefire in March, has suggested Israel could resume its offensive if Hamas fails to disarm.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
When the Guard remains under state control, governed by Title 32 or State Active Duty status, the president cannot unilaterally deploy it without the governor’s consent.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unilaterally
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The paleontologist Simon Conway Morris points out that there are common and widespread patterns of convergent evolution in life’s history, where similar adaptations, like eyes, wings, and streamlined bodies, evolved independently in unrelated lineages.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 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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Each will continue to be available as separate services, branded individually.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Across the news industry, however, there is widespread agreement that subscriptions are the path to sustainability, whether at the institutional level or individually on platforms like Substack and Patreon.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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As a result, the two sides remain far apart, and Moscow remains heavily sanctioned.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Couples who choose to sleep apart can still nurture connection and intimacy by sharing an evening wind-down routine before heading off to separate sleeping arrangements, Troxel suggested.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 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
Adverb
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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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As part of the newsroom, all Alyssa’s work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 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.—
Jason Phillips,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Unilaterally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilaterally. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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