trilateral
adjective
tri·lat·er·al
(ˌ)trī-ˈla-tə-rəl 
-ˈla-trəl
: having three sides or parties
trilateral business ventures
trilateral discussions
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The tension also comes as the three countries approach a July 1 deadline to review their trilateral trade agreement.
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Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Representatives from the United States, Israel, and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework following lengthy negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and laying out the groundwork for a future peace agreement.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Sean Gallup/Getty The last time Russian and Ukrainian representatives met face to face was in February in the United Arab Emirates during trilateral summits mediated by the United States.
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Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
However, trilateral trade has soared in recent years as Sino-US trade tensions have risen, with Mexico becoming Washington’s biggest trading partner.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Representatives from the United States, Israel, and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework following lengthy negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and laying out the groundwork for a future peace agreement.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Sean Gallup/Getty The last time Russian and Ukrainian representatives met face to face was in February in the United Arab Emirates during trilateral summits mediated by the United States.
—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
However, trilateral trade has soared in recent years as Sino-US trade tensions have risen, with Mexico becoming Washington’s biggest trading partner.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for trilateral
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“Trilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trilateral. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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trilateral
adjective
tri·lat·er·al
(ˈ)trī-ˈlat-ə-rəl
-ˈla-trəl
: having three sides
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