unilateral initiatives

collocation in English

meaningsofunilateralandinitiative

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unilateral
adjective
uk
/ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ər.əl/us
/ˌjuː.nəˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
involving only one group ...
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initiative
noun
uk
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/us
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.t̬ɪv/
a new plan or process to achieve something or solve ...
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(Definition ofunilateralandinitiativefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It goes without saying that unilateral initiatives that could lead to trade conflicts must be avoided.
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We could take unilateral initiatives to achieve multilateral disarmament.
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It is to this kind of stalemate, then, that proposals about limited unilateral initiatives are directed.
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I would stress and underline the phrase "limited unilateral initiatives".
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I believe that there may be other unilateral initiatives which could play a role.
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However, there is a place for unilateral initiatives and unilateral reciprocal actions.
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As unilateral initiatives, they show the importance of not relying only on multilateral negotiations and moves.
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Suggestions were made to us of individual unilateral initiatives.
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We need bolder unilateral initiatives.
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