the crown
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One of the main reasons colonists rebelled against the crown was that they wanted more Indigenous land—they wanted to move farther west into North America, but the king was telling them no.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
It was an early list of complaints against the crown and helped foment the American Revolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Art Fund director Jenny Waldman, who chaired the judging panel, described The Box as a "true jewel in the crown of the South West".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
He also gave no indication of his plea and his solicitor requested the case be sent to the crown court.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
The person coming out of the trees was dressed in armor, her golden hair braided around the crown of her head.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
