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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The deal makes strategic sense for the U.K. drugmaker given that it brings in a new product that complements its existing Tagrisso franchise in lung cancer, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
What separates Dean from the U.K. pop-soul tradition she emerged from, though, is the simple fact that she has hits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
U.K. pop-soul singer Olivia Dean’s grandmother took her first plane ride at 18, when she emigrated to the U.K. from Guyana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The U.K. energy major had another exceptional quarter in oil trading, and expects an uplift of about $2.5 billion from prices, according to BNP Paribas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 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
Beg, who is a fourth generation UK citizen, said the current climate also made him fearful for the safety of his children.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Ahmadi and Alshafe met on a small boat from France arriving in the UK in June 2025, while Alshafe and Al-Danasurt, who arrived in the UK in October 2024, were roommates at the hotel.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
As many as 25,000 members of the UK armed services, scientists and civilians took part in the nuclear testing programme between 1952 and 1967 at sites including Australia and several islands in the Pacific Ocean.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“She got a UK phone, with a different number.”
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
Epstein advised Bannon: "I think staying as long as you can uk . Best- so people get the commitment of your follow through."
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
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
Administrative Assistant uk youth parliament. central london. £15,685 - £23,005 per annum plus £2,500 London Weighting Allowance.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 7, 2010
In Natchez they are hu, ah, gan, uk-woh, upku-tepish, oka-poo: in Maya, hu, ca, can, uk, uapxæ, hunkal.
From The Myths of the New World A Treatise on the Symbolism and Mythology of the Red Race of America by Brinton, Daniel Garrison
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