European Community
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Through the 1970s and ’80s Mr. Dobbins held a number of diplomatic positions of increasing importance, including ambassador to the European Community, the forerunner of the European Union.
From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2023
It is thought this change is so the project does not sound too much like the European Community, an early name of the EU.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022
He extracted concessions from Japan regarding American semiconductors, from South Korea in letting American insurance companies compete for business, and the European Community on U.S. agricultural products.
From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2021
In 1975, and like a large majority of Britons, Fagg voted “Yes” in a referendum that asked whether Britain should stay in the European Community, the EU’s predecessor.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2020
The European Community had already begun to scale back sanctions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
