the United Nations
noun
: an international organization that helps to solve world conflicts peacefully
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Some say these gatherings set the stage for the formation of the United Nations.
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Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Rebuilding Gaza is expected to take years and could cost upwards of $70 billion, according to an operational damage and needs assessment conducted last year by the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Many Western allies have declined to join the board, viewing it as an attempt to rival the United Nations and reshape global order.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
An independent review commissioned by the United Nations acknowledged neutrality challenges and recommended stronger oversight and vetting mechanisms.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Rebuilding Gaza is expected to take years and could cost upwards of $70 billion, according to an operational damage and needs assessment conducted last year by the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Many Western allies have declined to join the board, viewing it as an attempt to rival the United Nations and reshape global order.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
An independent review commissioned by the United Nations acknowledged neutrality challenges and recommended stronger oversight and vetting mechanisms.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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