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Britannia

[bri-tan-ee-uh, -tan-yuh] / brɪˈtæn i ə, -ˈtæn jə /


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"Something has to be done to improve the resilience of that Britannia crossing," he said, referring to the bridge which carries the A55.

From BBC May 28, 2026

Ineos said it is "taking legal steps" to ensure the boat - named Britannia - will be returned.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

Within a few years the academy switched to a lighter tin-based alloy known as Britannia metal, plated in layers of copper, nickel silver and gold.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

“The shakeup of the geopolitical order and renewed attacks on the Federal Reserve are spurring a flight to safety,” said Neil Welsh, head of metals at Britannia Global Markets, in a note published Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

“I believe you they dread him. Not but what he’s artful, even in his defiance of them. No silver, sir. Britannia metal, every spoon.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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