the United Nations

noun

: an international organization that helps to solve world conflicts peacefully

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The report, which serves as an update to a 2024 analysis of the war’s environmental and humanitarian impacts, relies on research from international organizations like the United Nations and World Health Organization, along with eyewitness accounts from aid workers. Simmone Shah, Time, 15 Oct. 2025 And according to 2023 data from the United Nations Environment Program, the fashion industry contributes to 10 percent of global emissions each year, much of which are generated by the proliferation of fast fashion. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025 According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the first quarter of 2025 saw nearly 300 million international tourists, up 14 million from the same period in 2024. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 Humanitarian aid — including critical supplies, infrastructure repair and medical support — will flow freely into Gaza under the supervision of the United Nations, the Red Crescent and other neutral organizations. Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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