in-built
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In the 1950s, a special version of a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith included an in-built television set and a toilet beneath the passenger seat, according to auction house Sotheby's.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
For most of the past century, it would have been unthinkable for BYU’s coach to spurn a blueblood like Penn State, with all the in-built advantages it offered in recruiting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
Richards called the charges against him and his club "ridiculous", claiming that fair play was "in-built" to his coaching.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2025
In its analysis of Stormont’s budget, it warned that all departments had started the fiscal year facing "an in-built wage-cost pressure" as a result of existing pay deals.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
The rhyme of the 'Franckelyn's dogge' was in-built with the foundation of our acquaintance, so with adequate pomp we yclept him little Bingo.'
From Wild Animals I Have Known by Seton, Ernest Thompson
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