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European Union

[yoor-uh-pee-uhn yoon-yuhn, yur‐] / ˈyʊər əˌpi ən ˈyun yən, ˈyɜr‐ /
NOUN
Common Market
Synonyms
WEAK
EEC EU European Economic Community customs union economic community free trade zone

Example Sentences

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Nutella and Kinder owner Ferrero said it was the target of European Union raids and was fully cooperating with authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It marks the outer edge of the European Union, separating Greece's Evros region and the Turkish territory of East Thrace.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Critics warn they could put a damper on investment in the U.S. from the European Union and other places.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

"France welcomes this victory for democratic participation, for the Hungarian people's commitment to the values of the European Union, and for Hungary in Europe," President Emmanuel Macron posted on X after speaking with Magyar.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The leaders of the European Union recommend diplomacy.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson