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unions
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an organization formed by workers, especially in a particular industry, to protect their rights and improve their working conditions
- The union negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement that secured higher wages and improved benefits for its members.
- Workers joined the union to advocate for safer working conditions and fair treatment from their employer.
- The union staged a strike to protest layoffs and demand better job security for its members.
- Membership in the union provided workers with access to legal representation and support in case of workplace disputes.
- Through solidarity and collective action, the union successfully lobbied for legislation to protect workers' rights and strengthen labor laws.
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the act or process of combining separate entities into a single unit
- The union of the two companies created a larger corporation.
- The team achieved union by working closely together.
- Chemical union occurs when molecules bond.
- Political union can strengthen a nation's stability.
- Union of ideas led to a comprehensive plan.
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a symbolic emblem on a flag representing the unity of multiple states or nations (often placed in the top-left corner)
- The union on the U.S. flag features 50 stars, one for each state.
- The Australian flag includes the British Union Jack in its upper-left corner.
- The union of the Confederate flag had a blue field with white stars.
- Hawaii's state flag incorporates the British Union Jack as a historical nod.
- The designer adjusted the union to reflect the newly independent territories.
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the event or state in which separate parts become joined or connected
- The union of rivers formed a larger waterway.
- The engineer observed the union of metal parts.
- The architect highlighted the union of old and new structures.
- The treaty ensured the union of the territories.
- The union of different musical styles created a unique sound.
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the act of mating between a male and female for reproduction
- The union of the two rare birds was carefully monitored by scientists.
- In nature, the union of bees ensures the survival of the hive.
- The zoo facilitated the union of the pandas to encourage breeding.
- Farmers time the union of livestock to align with optimal birthing seasons.
- The documentary captured the union of sea turtles during nesting season.
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a single political entity created by merging previously separate groups, states, or organizations
- The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was formed in 1922.
- The European Union began as an economic partnership before becoming a political alliance.
- Scotland and England formed a political union in 1707 under the Act of Union.
- The African Union promotes cooperation among its member nations.
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the set containing all elements that belong to any of two or more given sets
- The union of sets A and B includes all elements from both.
- In mathematics, union is denoted by the symbol ∪.
- The teacher explained the union of sets with a Venn diagram.
- He studied the union of number sets for the assignment.
- Union operations combine multiple sets into one.
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the healing process by which the edges of a wound or fractured bones grow together
- The doctor checked the union of the broken bone.
- Proper care promotes rapid union after surgery.
- X-rays confirmed union in the fractured arm.
- The union of the incision site was progressing well.
- Orthopedic treatment ensures correct bone union.
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the state of being married; a lifelong partnership between two people (unless ended by divorce)
- Their union lasted 50 years, filled with love and mutual respect.
- The couple celebrated their union with a vow renewal ceremony.
- In some cultures, a union is considered sacred and unbreakable.
- The priest blessed their union during the wedding ceremony.
- Despite challenges, their union remained strong over the decades.