the British

noun

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

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Robb said George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, and subsequent attack of the British camped in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1776, was critical to the founding of the United States. CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025 Prince William will travel to Vatican City over the weekend to represent the British royal family at the funeral of Pope Francis. Meredith Kile, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, the British pound gained almost 0.3% against the greenback to trade at $1.341, and the Swiss franc was 0.1% higher. Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025 Whether you’re fascinated by the British royal family or curious about dynasties in Japan, Egypt, or Russia, True Royalty TV covers it all. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2025.

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