Universal Postal Union

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noun

an international organization, formed in Bern, Switzerland (1875), that administers and regulates international postal service. Abbreviation: UPU

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Formerly General Postal Union.

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How to use Universal Postal Union in a sentence

Was there something linked to something a little more universal as far as experiences are concerned?
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In February, Slovakia will have a referendum on whether marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman.
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Unlike the Soviet Union at a certain period in history, the Russian economy does not hold a candle to that of the United States.
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In his State of the Union address 50 years ago, LBJ laid out his vision for the Great Society.
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Inquiries will be accepted only via Western Union telegram or rotary phone.
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The Vine is a universal favorite, and rarely out of view; while it often seems to cover half the ground in sight.
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“Well, mistakes is humant,” sighed Sol, taking advantage of that universal absolution.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
The universal ignorance of the working class broke down the aspiring force of genius.
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It stands very much in the way of that universal adult education which is our present concern.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Wheat gives place to Rye about the same time, and the Potato, at first comparatively rare, becomes universal.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley