the British

noun

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

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The investigation is being led by the British counter terrorism police. Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 17 May 2025 The movie has a terrific cast that includes the British actor Micheal Ward and William Belleau, who gives, in my view, the picture’s most vital performance. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 17 May 2025 Fox News Digital previously reported the British chief prosecutor, Khan, published an academic essay in 2013 that suggested his own current effort to arrest Netanyahu would be a travesty of justice because the court cannot provide due process to defendants. Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025 In January, Phelan, the British stylist and editor who was named creative director last November, showcased her first creative vision for the department store via its window displays. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 15 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 21 May. 2025.

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