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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

Example Sentences

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The Bank of England expects inflation to be higher than previously anticipated, and the impact will be greater the longer the war and its effect on the global energy supply last.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The 5-foot-5 striker led Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup, scoring two of the most memorable goals in the tournament’s history against England.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

During his time at Arsenal, Manninger largely played second fiddle to David Seaman, but deputised for the injured England keeper late in the 1997-98 season.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Performances of drama plays on tour have seen the biggest drop, declining by almost three-quarters between 2019 and 2024, according to the State of Touring report, which was commissioned by Arts Council England.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Exhausted and sick, he had slunk back to England to recover, to think, and to scheme.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood