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B. Paragraph patterns Paragraphs should be unified and coherent so they are more easily understood by the reader. United Nations reports often use the following types of paragraph organization: Paragraphs often combine different patterns of development: chronological order used with comparison/contrast, definitions with recommendations and so forth. Here are some examples: Definition Located at The Hague, the International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
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