as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
Japan, another key Asian ally of the U.S., has sent its self-defense forces to take part in the U.S.-led, multilateral maritime operations in the South China Sea.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The Pandemic Fund is the first and only multilateral financing mechanism dedicated to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
The program has made major advances since 2018, when the U.S. withdrew from its multilateral nuclear agreement with the regime, which now has enough near-weapons-grade uranium to produce several bombs, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
—Uri Friedman, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
In the case of Vice President Harris, a range of foreign policy experts use these words or phrases to describe her worldview: multilateral, cooperation, security through alliances, continuity, or Biden-lite.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The Pandemic Fund is the first and only multilateral financing mechanism dedicated to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
The program has made major advances since 2018, when the U.S. withdrew from its multilateral nuclear agreement with the regime, which now has enough near-weapons-grade uranium to produce several bombs, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
—Uri Friedman, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
In the case of Vice President Harris, a range of foreign policy experts use these words or phrases to describe her worldview: multilateral, cooperation, security through alliances, continuity, or Biden-lite.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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These punishments are especially painful since North Korea’s economy has been severely strained by international sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic mismanagement.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Another airport, in Mérida, is in the final phases of a large-scale expansion set to double its domestic and international arrivals.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Private credit can involve providing finance to a whole range of borrowers, from funding real estate transactions to funding small businesses or large multinational corporations.Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Associated Press also reported a meeting between the two, citing a US official briefed by a foreign colleague.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump also has proposed a 10% tariff on all foreign goods, and a significantly higher tariff of 60% on imports from China.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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This vote is a backlash against being a multicultural society, against women having control over their bodies, against LGBTQ rights, against the regulations that are in place to combat global warming and so much more.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Their findings also revealed that residents of the seaside resort favored by wealthy Romans had diverse backgrounds, primarily tracing their ancestry to eastern Mediterranean immigrants, highlighting the mobility of people and the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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