British Empire
Example Sentences
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Having begun in 1930 as the British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games face questions about their place and relevance in the modern world.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
In 2022, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, recognizing Tyler’s contributions to music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Trump administration is seeking to have his image on a $250 bill to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary since independence from the British Empire.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
The war was fought between 1899 and 1902 between the British Empire and the two independent Boer states who were vying for control of South Africa.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
DISLIKES: Convinced the fall of the British Empire was due to its food, which he calls “a culinary crime against humanity.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
