united
adjective
unit·ed
yu̇-ˈnī-təd 
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united effort
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly
adverb
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Examples of united in a Sentence
a united campaign against drug abuse
the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election
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Trump enters office riding a wave of political momentum with a Republican Party that's largely united behind his policy proposals — unlike the start of his first term, when the GOP controlled Congress but was divided over his status as a political outsider and neophyte.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
There were some questions on which Americans were broadly united.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
In a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill last week, Trump urged his conference to stay united behind each of his nominees.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
The success of the Trump administration will hinge on congressional Republicans’ ability to stay united.
—New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
There were some questions on which Americans were broadly united.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
In a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill last week, Trump urged his conference to stay united behind each of his nominees.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
The success of the Trump administration will hinge on congressional Republicans’ ability to stay united.
—New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/united. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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