continental

Example Sentences

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On screen, Brigitte Bardot was a cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality, but it was an image she grew to loathe - eventually abandoning her career to campaign for animal welfare.

From BBC

Glasner and his players have been reluctant to blame their dip in form on an exhausting schedule, despite playing eight games in December as they attempt to balance domestic and continental ambitions.

From BBC

Among them were the remains of what appear to be "feoderati", soldiers of continental origin invited to Britain by the Romans under treaty to provide military support, says Mr Young.

From BBC

They’re childhood friends of mine, and we were excited to try to bag the tallest mountain in the continental United States.

From Los Angeles Times

The tournament will see 24 teams battling for the continental crown across the next couple of weeks.

From BBC