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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

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Dominant England spoiled Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It was November 1972 and England travelled north to face Scotland at Ravenscraig Stadium in Greenock.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The game is important for securing qualification for next year's World Cup in Brazil, with England keen to win more silverware in the famous white shirt.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

England, used to bulging crowds, were simply too physical, too skilful, and had far too much nous.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

But I keep thinking about what awaits us, and every time I imagine being on a boat heading for England it gives me the strength to keep going.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler