the British

noun

: the people of Great Britain and especially England
talked about the British

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According to a report by the British Geological Survey, the coins are both physically and aesthetically harmful to the columns. Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 May 2025 The letter, organized by refugee charity Choose Love, accused the British government of continuing to allow U.K. arms to be sold to Israel and for providing licenses for arms manufacturers. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 May 2025 If embarking in Southampton, spending a few days prior to the cruise in the British capital is a wise move. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 So why is the British prime minister so unpopular with voters? Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for the British

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“The British.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20British. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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