unilateral

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Recent Examples of unilateral But Congress has previously taken steps to shield NATO membership from unilateral presidential action. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 Captured from Syrian, Israel annexed the Golan Heights in 1981 in a unilateral decision that was not recognized by the international community. Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 24 June 2025 The Senate's decision marks a clear victory for the White House and shows how much latitude both Republicans and some Democrats are willing to give Trump to take unilateral military action against Iran. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025 This matrix of deterrents – nuclear capability, US regional alliances, and Russian backing – likely insulates Pyongyang from the kind of unilateral military action Washington exercised in Iran. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unilateral
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Adjective
  • In many ways, this was a good thing—being a one-man Swiss Army Knife was an effective way to learn a ton of different skills that would eventually help grow my business.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • What were your preconceived notions of a one-man show?
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • However, the benefits of this interaction are strictly one-sided as Monotropa siphons the carbohydrates, initially derived from the mycorrhizae’s host trees, for its own consumption.
    Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
  • Wednesday’s win, however, was the team’s most one-sided since a 4-0 victory over Seattle in mid May.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Contact personal finance columnist Susan Tompor: [email protected].
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
  • Editor’s Note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • They are known to be solitary and nocturnal, but can sometimes be found in small family groups.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
  • The restaurant offers boxes and platters of half, whole or individual pieces of chicken with either original, spicy or honey butter flavor. Details: 707 N. Navajo Drive, Page.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • The company tracked one-way rentals of its trucks, trailers and U-Box moving containers to record migration patterns across states, within states, and across the country's 35 largest metropolitan areas.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • Bus service is limited and relatively expensive (670 ISK one-way), but is reliable and can be easily paid directly by credit card.
    New York Times, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Regents also moved to name interim Chancellor John Zerwas sole finalist for the system's chancellor position.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • Her next 20-point game will give her sole possession of the record.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • Machado began the bottom of the sixth with a single grounded through the middle of the infield on the first pitch of his at-bat.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • All proceeds of the single will benefit the National Museum of African American Music.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025

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“Unilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilateral. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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