U.K.

abbreviation

1. United Kingdom.

UK

¹

abbreviation

1. United Kingdom

uk

²

abbreviation

1. United Kingdom

Example Sentences

Sterling remained elevated against the dollar and traded steady versus the euro, showing little reaction after data showed the U.K. economy grew in line with expectations in August.

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He is a problematic appendage to his wife—the American ambassador to the U.K.,

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The U.K.’s economy grew at a strong pace in the first quarter of 2025, partly on a surge in exports as U.S. importers raced to get ahead of an anticipated rise in tariffs.

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The National Theatre is among the cultural treasures of the U.K., so it is history-making that the institution is now headed by Indhu Rubasingham, the first woman and person of color in charge.

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More powerful governments, including the U.S. and U.K., brought home citizens.

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