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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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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 said the WNO felt "very owned by the nation, in a way that opera doesn't, and feels much more remote, in England".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The game is important for securing qualification for next year's World Cup in Brazil, with England keen to win more silverware in the famous white shirt.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In 1998, Hope Powell was appointed the first full-time coach of the England women's senior team as part of plans to develop the national game.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Once I met Hortense, he urged me to woo her and then convince her to take me home to Ashton Place, so I could launch my business here, in England.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood