Britain

Example Sentences

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The war went better for Britain on sea than on land, notwithstanding the iron-sided exploits of the USS Constitution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

One topic of discussion among attendees could be the participation of France and Britain in mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the senior administration official.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Another fan traveling from Britain was Thomas Shaw, 40, and his 10-year-old son, who will attend Scotland's first match in Boston on Saturday.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He was open about being gay, even when homosexuality was outlawed in Britain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

From 1945 to 1954, the United States provided more than $35 billion in aid to Europe—mostly to Britain, France, Italy, and West Germany.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti