as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
During his first term, for instance, Trump pulled out of the Paris climate agreement, the World Health Organization, and other multilateral arrangements.
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Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
These ties don’t yet add up to a single, multilateral alliance.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
After World War II, the U.S. helped create the multilateral system in its own image.
—Isabelle Mayault, The Dial, 13 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, the administration's stance on multilateral health initiatives, such as the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), remains uncertain.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
These ties don’t yet add up to a single, multilateral alliance.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
After World War II, the U.S. helped create the multilateral system in its own image.
—Isabelle Mayault, The Dial, 13 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, the administration's stance on multilateral health initiatives, such as the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), remains uncertain.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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Since then, the sport has introduced additional policies intended to protect the youngest players from the intense physical and psychological demands of a high-pressure, year-round, international tour.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The English soccer exhibition is the latest boost to Chicago’s standing as an international sports city.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Another way to improve work for women is to encourage multinational brands to audit working conditions all the way across their supply chain, WIEGO experts said.—
Meera Senthilingam,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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While multinational corporations can become pawns in broader trade negotiations—think of the regulatory and public relations challenges faced by companies like Huawei or Boeing—smaller firms are less likely to be targeted by foreign governments.—
Ivan Illan,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Glazer’s 2024 Oscar winner The Zone of Interest won the César for best foreign film.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Dictators always wind up needing enemies to justify why nothing has improved under their eternal rule, and once the domestic opposition is eliminated, foreign adventures are inevitable.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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When there are Black professionals on the team (often just one) they’re typically only consulted for multicultural initiatives.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Created by Elise McCredie and Jude Troy, the show promises a captivating blend of drama and comedy, highlighting the unique challenges and stories within the multicultural melting pot of an airport.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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