the British

noun

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

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Before the former Mercedes official took over, the British racing team's points-scoring performances were considered mere blips on the radar. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025 The factions within the British Royal family have been very clearly defined at this point. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 June 2025 Currently trading at around $32 per share, the British oil giant appears relatively inexpensive based on valuation metrics – yet the underlying story is much more complex. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 There’s a state visit, and what happens then if Meghan is hosting [the British royal family] at the White House? Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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