the United Nations
noun
: an international organization that helps to solve world conflicts peacefully
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The move was welcomed by officials at the United Nations, who say Israel has been too slow in surging humanitarian aid to the territory since a ceasefire began last month.
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NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
Etharin Cousin, a former director of the United Nations World Food Program and founder of the nonprofit Food Systems for the Future, said the cutoff of SNAP benefits had immediate impacts on grocers and convenience stores of all sizes, most of which operate on slim profit margins of 1% to 2%.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Within the compound, the United Nations is responsible for security.
—CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
For all of his efforts, the United Nations honored him with the title of Messenger of Peace on Climate Change.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
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NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
Etharin Cousin, a former director of the United Nations World Food Program and founder of the nonprofit Food Systems for the Future, said the cutoff of SNAP benefits had immediate impacts on grocers and convenience stores of all sizes, most of which operate on slim profit margins of 1% to 2%.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Within the compound, the United Nations is responsible for security.
—CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
For all of his efforts, the United Nations honored him with the title of Messenger of Peace on Climate Change.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the United Nations
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“The United Nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20United%20Nations. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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