the English

noun

: the people of England

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Also impacted are the English Language Acquisition Grant, which helps students become proficient in English, and the Migrant Education grant supporting the needs of immigrant children. Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 11 July 2025 Andrew made his debut for England later that year and would go on to captain his country in 50 of his 100 Test matches, as well as leading the English one-day international team. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 11 July 2025 In 1940: The Battle of Britain began as German forces bombed shipping convoys in the English Channel, attacking its ports and radar stations. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025 The visit underscores efforts to renew ties between the two countries amid ongoing challenges such as migration across the English Channel and the war in Ukraine. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the English

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