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In 1812, a Swiss traveler stumbled upon the site, and the British and American archaeological societies assisted in the excavation to rediscover the city for a Western audience.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The trade deal lowering U.S. tariffs on some U.K. imports has taken effect, the British government said on Monday.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 30 June 2025
Speaking of the Track: AllSaints is shifting into high gear — the British fashion brand has partnered with the Atlassian Williams Racing Formula 1 team on a multiyear licensing deal.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
The duo had already come under fire from the British prime minster, Keir Starmer; Glastonbury organizers; and the BBC, which has apologized for livestreaming the chant aimed at the Israeli Defense Forces.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 June 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The trade deal lowering U.S. tariffs on some U.K. imports has taken effect, the British government said on Monday.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 30 June 2025
Speaking of the Track: AllSaints is shifting into high gear — the British fashion brand has partnered with the Atlassian Williams Racing Formula 1 team on a multiyear licensing deal.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
The duo had already come under fire from the British prime minster, Keir Starmer; Glastonbury organizers; and the BBC, which has apologized for livestreaming the chant aimed at the Israeli Defense Forces.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 June 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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