U.K.
abbreviation
United Kingdom.
U.K.
Americanabbreviation
UK
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British
abbreviation
uk
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British
abbreviation
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During the GQ interview, published Tuesday, Harry said he felt more confident and “optimistic” about returning to the U.K. and its tabloid scene, saying, “I can respect them if they respect me and our position.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
“To be back on U.K. soil for longer than a few days or a week here or there,” he continued, “it’s nice to be back.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Yields on U.K. government bonds were steady after robust jobs data raise expectations for a Bank of England rate increase next month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
In the latest blow, Microsoft pulled out of a deal to lease capacity at an Nscale Global Holdings data center in the U.K., citing power-supply constraints.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
In late 1942, some officers had talked about recruiting her and her team to work with the U.K. on “outstanding problems”—which perhaps included Enigma.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Species recorded also included a tiny pygmy ant, which the charity said was recorded at only one other UK site.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The UK government is expected to announce a long-awaited decision on whether to approve the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
The 40-year-old has had a decorated career, winning 12 ranking tournaments including the 2022 UK Championship since he turned professional in 2005.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Other countries have issued health alerts, including the UK, which warned its citizens that they may encounter enhanced health screening, and Canada, which has asked citizens to monitor their health for 21 days.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Outside Syria, lots of different countries are involved: Russia and the UK, Saudi Arabia and France, Iran, the United States.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
Muzzamil, who was also known as "Papa" because of his resemblance to cartoon character "Papa Smurf", replied, "just tuna, but not uk tuna, european tuna".
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2022
Take a look at this uk series: it's brilliant.
From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2015
A friend told me when shes goes back home to poland nearly all her friends have moved away more in the uk.
From Economist ● Apr. 8, 2013
Head of Climate Change Policy and Campaigns rspb. based at rspb, uk headquarters, sandy. £35,000 to £40,000 pa.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 1, 2010
Old Silverspot was the leader of a large band of crows that made their headquarters near Toronto, Canada, in Castle Fra uk, which is a pine-clad hill on the northeast edge of the city.
From Wild Animals I Have Known by Ernest Thompson Seton
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