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The colonial struggle against the British Crown began in the household, over taxes on home goods.
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Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
After taking a step back from her duties as a senior member of the British royal family in 2020 alongside her husband, Markle’s style has consistently gravitated toward a quiet luxury bent, with pieces by Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Loro Piana and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Although Denmark was neutral, both sides sought to enlist it, and the British government expressed fears that the Danish fleet would be used against Britain, either as a result of an alliance of Denmark with France or through French seizure of the fleet.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Hall was speaking to the British media ahead of their international matchup with the Denver Broncos when he was asked about the trade rumors.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
After taking a step back from her duties as a senior member of the British royal family in 2020 alongside her husband, Markle’s style has consistently gravitated toward a quiet luxury bent, with pieces by Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Loro Piana and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Although Denmark was neutral, both sides sought to enlist it, and the British government expressed fears that the Danish fleet would be used against Britain, either as a result of an alliance of Denmark with France or through French seizure of the fleet.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Hall was speaking to the British media ahead of their international matchup with the Denver Broncos when he was asked about the trade rumors.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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“The British.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20British. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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