Great Britain

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Iran has dominated this crucial waterway except when in internal disarray or checked by an outside power, namely Portugal, the Ottoman Empire, Great Britain and, after 1971, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

According to the researchers, the largest St Kilda wrens are more than twice the size of the smallest wrens found on mainland Great Britain.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

He represented Great Britain at the Olympics as a rower after competing in the university Boat Race against Oxford as a student.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Great Britain Cycling Team performance director Stephen Park pointed out her "incredible legacy" as he paid tribute.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

We call this land of ours Great Britain, and there may be those who believe this a somewhat immodest practice.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro