Sentence examples for British from inspiring English sources
The word "British" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe the people, culture, or characteristics associated with the United Kingdom. For example, "The British royal family is well-known around the world for its long history and traditions."
adjective
Of Britain (meaning the British Isles)
"We believe together we have an opportunity to demonstrate the true nature of British Islam today.
"We must show them the multitude of statements of condemnation from British Muslims, show them these men of hate have no place in our mosques or any place of worship, and that they do not speak for Muslims in Britain or anywhere in the world.
"The British government is working with others in the world to bring peace to Gaza and we do now have a tentative ceasefire which we all hope will hold".
You have a precious opportunity, and an important responsibility, in explaining and demonstrating how faith in Islam can be part of British identity.
There is a need to lay out more clearly than ever before what being a British Muslim means today: proud of your faith and proud of your country.
It is time to settle this European question in British politics".
Supposedly, or so I have heard, some expect my speech to pave the way for a fundamental reform of the European architecture, which will satisfy all kinds of alleged or actual British wishes.
They were arrested as a result of the British policy of internment without trial in 1971 when thousands of suspects, mainly from Ireland's nationalist-republican community, were rounded up.
You can't say that about some of the grey men at the top of British business today.
Most immigrants contribute to society, most want to become good British citizens and most strike me as more like us with every rainy day that passes.
That is the only way to protect British jobs.
