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On at least two occasions in 1777 and 1778, American forces gathered here in the thousands in attempts to upend the British occupation.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Peter Phillip’s wedding was always going to be the type of event that gave us a pretty clear idea of what the relationships between the members of the British royal family were.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
For this project, the British artist and stage designer has conceived a journey across 15 immersive installations, each titled with an evocative name and spotlighting the work of 500 artisans by framing their work with light, a primordial force that is at the heart of her artistic practice.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
They were also targeted by the British press.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Peter Phillip’s wedding was always going to be the type of event that gave us a pretty clear idea of what the relationships between the members of the British royal family were.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
For this project, the British artist and stage designer has conceived a journey across 15 immersive installations, each titled with an evocative name and spotlighting the work of 500 artisans by framing their work with light, a primordial force that is at the heart of her artistic practice.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
They were also targeted by the British press.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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 10 Jun. 2026.
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