colonial

Example Sentences

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It was a 20th century colonial with enough room for their three young kids and plenty of yard space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The spat is emerging as a source of frustration in Congo, which already holds a historic grudge with its old colonial ruler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Rail travel is not traditionally the most popular mode of transport in the country, and many trains are older and less comfortable, while much of the network was built under British colonial rule.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The resolution also calls for cultural artefacts stolen during the colonial era to be returned to their countries of origin.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“The whole colonial experience of trying to solve a related series of 'Indian problems’ had much to do with giving the colonists an identity indissolubly linked to America,” he wrote.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann