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For the first time since the British Open in July, Tiger Woods is back in action on a golf course.
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
The event at Highgrove will also be attended by American actor Stanley Tucci, who is of Italian descent, and the Italian ambassador to the UK, Inigo Lambertini, and is expected to offer a meaningful glimpse into the strong connection between the British monarchy and Italy.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
For four consecutive days, dozens of activists from the British environmental group Just Stop Oil climbed onto and occupied the gantries, or bridges, overlooking the highway, forcing the police to halt traffic.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
In 1677, the company gained the right to mint currency on behalf of the British crown.
—Allison Stanger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
The event at Highgrove will also be attended by American actor Stanley Tucci, who is of Italian descent, and the Italian ambassador to the UK, Inigo Lambertini, and is expected to offer a meaningful glimpse into the strong connection between the British monarchy and Italy.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
For four consecutive days, dozens of activists from the British environmental group Just Stop Oil climbed onto and occupied the gantries, or bridges, overlooking the highway, forcing the police to halt traffic.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
In 1677, the company gained the right to mint currency on behalf of the British crown.
—Allison Stanger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
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“The British.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20British. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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