the United Nations

noun

: an international organization that helps to solve world conflicts peacefully

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Russia has launched record numbers of ballistic missiles in recent weeks and June was the deadliest for Ukrainian civilians since 2022, the United Nations has reported. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 Speaking to Access Hollywood, Ben was asked specifically about Violet, who testified at the United Nations in September 2025. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026 The call from Mamdani came ahead of a visit in September, when Netanyahu is expected to attend the United Nations' General Assembly. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The landmark ruling held that China violated the Philippines’ rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the United Nations

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