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Recent Examples of unilaterally
Instead of preserving antiquated limits, Trump needs to act unilaterally to modernize America’s nuclear deterrent.
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Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Having the government unilaterally reverse laws approved directly by voters, however, can be politically dangerous.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from the accord.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Visa and Mastercard are both off more than 6% in the month through Tuesday, despite the inability of the White House to unilaterally implement the rate cap proposal.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In other words, the local government wants to have a more involved role in future decisions related to the project, rather than those being made unilaterally by team or state officials.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
This expansion, however, was not unilaterally imposed.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Military force should never be used unilaterally.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump has since largely overhauled GOP dogma by pushing for massive hikes in import taxes, having unilaterally imposed them last year by declaring an economic emergency.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Having the government unilaterally reverse laws approved directly by voters, however, can be politically dangerous.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from the accord.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Visa and Mastercard are both off more than 6% in the month through Tuesday, despite the inability of the White House to unilaterally implement the rate cap proposal.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In other words, the local government wants to have a more involved role in future decisions related to the project, rather than those being made unilaterally by team or state officials.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
This expansion, however, was not unilaterally imposed.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Military force should never be used unilaterally.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump has since largely overhauled GOP dogma by pushing for massive hikes in import taxes, having unilaterally imposed them last year by declaring an economic emergency.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unilaterally
Adverb
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Canva will continue to operate Cavalry for people to use and buy independently, while also incorporating the animation technology into the core Canva product and the Affinity application for professional designers.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The 2026 awards will not be broadcast live via NYC Live and will air separately at a later date.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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She also is separately accused of misallocating over $250,000.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The rooms Each of the 11 rooms and two suites is individually decorated, some in bold blues and whites, to reflect the ocean beyond, with elegant colonial-style furnishings that mirror the origins of its founding English owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Best For Retailers who want broad selection and are willing to vet suppliers individually for long-term use.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But these charges have often fallen apart under scrutiny, CNN found.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Space plants three feet apart for massing in borders and beds or to plant a low hedge.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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First, disgorgement was tailored to each individual and not awarded jointly and severally.—
The Insider,
Forbes,
3 Nov. 2021
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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
Adverb
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The flowers, which appear both singly and in clusters, display the classic hybrid tea form.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This is the same guy who has single-handedly turned the Wild into an offensive juggernaut since his mid-December arrival.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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And then to have a new president come along, slash funding to the arts, defund the National Endowment for the Arts among many other arts agencies, and then insist single-handedly to add his name to the memorial.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Matt Emma,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Unilaterally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilaterally. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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