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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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Nevertheless, Mark Sampson's side rallied for the third-placed play-off, and Fara Williams' extra-time penalty ensured England beat Germany for the first time in 31 years to clinch the bronze medal.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The match was played prior to an England men's Rous Cup fixture against Chile, with about 3,000 fans arriving early to watch.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

She returned to international rugby in 2024 after becoming the first contracted England woman to have a baby since the Red Roses went professional in 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Hooker Atkin-Davies has won 74 caps and been a regular since her England debut in 2015.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Two years earlier the ships had returned to England after successfully transporting explorer James Clark Ross and his men to and from the Antarctic.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler