U Thant
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Thant Myint-U has long studied the country, as both an insider and an outsider; his grandfather, U Thant, was born in colonial Burma and later became the secretary general of the United Nations.
From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2019
His success in increasing foreign aid brought him to the attention of U Thant, the secretary general of the United Nations at the time, who selected him to convene the 1972 Stockholm conference.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2015
“I cannot address this issue,” said U Thant Zaw Oo, a director.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2015
U Thant complained last May that the Egyptians had wheeled artillery within two yards of some posts, inviting Israeli counterfire.
From Time Magazine Archive
The situation is not helped by Secretary-General U Thant, a far less forceful personality than his predecessor and a vague advocate of neutralism.
From Time Magazine Archive
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