unilateral

Definition of unilateralnext

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Recent Examples of unilateral Russian authorities have declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday. Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 Indeed, trade law, security commitments and the norms against the unilateral redrawing of borders are all under strain. Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 The 27-member bloc is also developing a digital product passport, along with other textile sustainability standards that could be upended by France’s unilateral legislation. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 May 2026 That balance exists to prevent unilateral decisions that could draw the country into prolonged or unnecessary conflicts. Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unilateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unilateral
Adjective
  • Someone outside is fixing a broken dryer on the production floor, and Larry — the founder, owner, and one-man force of nature — needs to deal with it.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
  • Bernthal turns into a one-man army whose hardship somehow protects him from the pain, giving him the resolve to push through any attacker.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 May 2026
Adjective
  • Of all the match-ups that have taken place at least 10 times in the Premier League era, this is the most one-sided.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • And the dejected diehard of a downtrodden franchise isn’t truly stuck in a one-sided detrimental relationship.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Crosstown Classic just got incredibly personal.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • Riley has been through his share of personal loss.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Adjective
  • What to know about mountain lions Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals, according to the National Park Service.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
  • In addition to these monochrome sequences, the main action is intercut with scenes of AJ that foreshadow a solitary interlude for a committed surfer and artist.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Adjective
  • There are both national and individual narratives for an ancient object or work of art.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • Guardian® Disability Insurance Learn More Policy highlights Guardian issues individual long-term disability and group short-term disability insurance.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • Besides, communication is more precious as a ritual than the film’s story device of one-way authoritarian transmission.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
  • But the path to success isn’t a one-way street.
    Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Ahead of the finale on May 20, there are only five contestants left vying for the title of sole survivor and the now-$2 million prize that comes with it.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 May 2026
  • In recent legal filings, Alameda County’s lawyers have said their own staff cannot disable jail booth recordings, and that GTL has sole control over the off switch.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • Upon arrival, officers located a person with a single gunshot wound.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus.
    Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026

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“Unilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilateral. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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