Learn how to pronounce BILATERAL correctly by understanding the syllables. Then see BILATERAL in a sentence along with an illustration as a memory aid.
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The word BILATERAL is an adjective. It consists of 4 syllables.
Stress the 2nd syllable.
It’s pronounced buy◦LAT◦er◦ul
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BILATERAL
Definition:
relating to two sides; involving two entities as in an agreement
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In the illustrated sentence example, we see the cover of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography.
The sentence reads: In his autobiography, Nelson Mandela describes the significance of bilateral talks held with the government in December, 1992, in which it was agreed there should be a government of national unity.
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Examples of BILATERAL from news items:
“We also hope the U.S. side can work with China to push bilateral relations back to the track of healthy and stable growth,” she said.Source: New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/business/china-economy.html
“Dialogue at this level and on such sensitive issues is extremely important for bilateral relations and for exchanging views on the issues that we have,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Source: Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-usa-security-idUSKBN2HO2GO
Maguire has sensorineural bilateral hearing loss, which stems from damaged hair cells within the inner ear and impacts his hearing.
Source: Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/11/deaf-wrestler-self-described-nerd-finds-his-identity-mat/
One possible compromise might be to attempt to reach bilateral agreements allowing only those US producers created by European migrants to use the labels in question.
Source: Salon
https://www.salon.com/2023/03/18/an-international-battle-over-cheese-has-left-european-producers-feeling-bitter_partner/
“We want the regions to have equitable access and avoid the nationalisms and bilateral deals that have been problematic in this outbreak.”
Source: Scientific American
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/preparing-for-the-next-plague/
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