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England

[ing-gluhnd, -luhnd] / ˈɪŋ glənd, -lənd /
NOUN
British Empire
Synonyms
WEAK
Britain Commonwealth of Nations United Kingdom perfidious Albion the Commonwealth
NOUN
United Kingdom
Synonyms
WEAK
Albion Blighty Britain Britannia Commonwealth of Nations Great Britain Land of the Rose UK United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Example Sentences

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Since then, England have had more losses than wins – 17 to 16.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Charities and organisations across northern England have welcomed the government's support for the reintroduction of golden eagles, but say "consultation is critical" to its success.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A Forestry England study identified eight areas suitable for a release including the North Pennines, the Cheviots in Northumberland and the Lake District.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

As part of the Ashes review, it is understood the ECB would like the coach to speak to the media more often – he usually only conducts interviews after England have lost.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Just two years ago, England took another one.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman