Great Britain
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Foran said that at the time, the colonies that later became Canada relied on Great Britain and its Royal Navy for its defence, as well as indigenous peoples who served as generals in major battles.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The reduction is the local outworking of two schemes which apply in Great Britain, which has a separately regulated electricity market.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Great Britain of the early 1950s is still struggling to recover from the catastrophe of World War II in Kate Atkinson’s workplace comedy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
"I'm really grateful for this opportunity and bringing it to Great Britain because I know people in pubs have had proper fights about who will win and family members have fallen out."
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Your Highness,” he said, turning to Queen Elizabeth, “you know this is the first time I’ve had breakfast with the Queen of Great Britain, and it’s very difficult to know which cutlery to use.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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