as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
For Sheikh, one example that the United States might follow is the Macolin Convention — a multilateral treaty organised by the Council of Europe, which seeks to tackle match-fixing by making amendments to international law.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
In his encyclical, Leo fretted about multiple ongoing wars, lamented the decline of multilateral coalitions and blasted arms industry profits as driving the conflicts.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
The multilateral safety net that boards have been quietly assuming exists is being dismantled.
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Tj Marlin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China’s rise has been defined by integration into global markets, multilateral institutions, and sprawling supply chains.
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Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
In his encyclical, Leo fretted about multiple ongoing wars, lamented the decline of multilateral coalitions and blasted arms industry profits as driving the conflicts.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
The multilateral safety net that boards have been quietly assuming exists is being dismantled.
—
Tj Marlin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China’s rise has been defined by integration into global markets, multilateral institutions, and sprawling supply chains.
—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe.
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Formula 1 now operates as a sophisticated soft-power environment where investors, founders, political leaders, engineers and multinational executives gather within a highly concentrated ecosystem of decision-making.
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There’s no guarantee Lawrence will ever play host to a foreign national soccer team’s World Cup base camp again.
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Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring a primary upset in Colorado, while police identify the Empire State Building climbers as foreign daredevils.
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Often regarded as Australia's culinary capital, Melbourne was also recently named the world's top food city thanks to its diverse restaurant scene, thriving coffee culture, and multicultural influences.
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But this hasn’t stopped multicultural Montrealers from supporting their teams publicly, including Moroccan fans taking to the streets and throwing flares after a victory.
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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