as in cooperative
involving two groups or countries; having or affecting two sides
bilateral trade agreements a bilateral treaty
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Recent Examples of bilateral
Munn was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in April 2023 and went public with her health journey in March 2024, having undergone five surgeries including a lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy.
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Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
In 2023, bilateral trade between the two nations surged to $15.2 billion, underscoring a relationship defined as much by raw materials as by strategic interest, according to the U.S. State Department.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Trump had also made warm comments praising Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed interests in arranging a bilateral meeting.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
She was diagnosed with bilateral, multi-focal, multi-quadrant, stage 1 Luminal B breast cancer.
—Danielle Pergament, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
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Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
In 2023, bilateral trade between the two nations surged to $15.2 billion, underscoring a relationship defined as much by raw materials as by strategic interest, according to the U.S. State Department.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Trump had also made warm comments praising Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed interests in arranging a bilateral meeting.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
She was diagnosed with bilateral, multi-focal, multi-quadrant, stage 1 Luminal B breast cancer.
—Danielle Pergament, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
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Brown is the founder of Sanctuary Medicine & a cooperative member at Restore Forward in Brooklyn, NY.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Accords also reinforce key ideas from the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, aiming to promote peaceful, cooperative space activity.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond egg quality, the collective hit of fiber and healthy fats from the Med diet can also reduce inflammation, keeping your uterus in good shape for implantation.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Apr. 2025
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That lineup's success against the Kings means that Davis, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and Lively will get plenty of run tonight as well. Don't be surprised if the Mavs' collective size forces Edey into foul trouble.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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These people cling to their pristine images in frequented communal spaces like the country club, parties and the gym.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The creators are learning that mourning can be communal.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The reciprocal tariffs are subject to a 90-day pause following Trump's announcement on April 9.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump then announced hefty, additional reciprocal tariffs on most countries, tanking markets.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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My campaign is rooted in our shared vision for District 6, one that is focused on safer neighborhoods, a sustainable cost of living, and smart, responsible growth—ensuring that our city remains a great place to live, work, be educated and invest in.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the situation is anything but a laughing matter, the commenters of the shared Reddit post had many jokes about the incident.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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As for the question of consent, Iredale said people are allowed to agree to some level of physicality during consensual encounters, but there is a limit.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Brand maintains all of his relationships were consensual.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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