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England

[ ing-gluhndor, often, -luhnd ]

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noun

the largest division of the United Kingdom, constituting, with Scotland and Wales, the island of Great Britain. 50,327 sq. mi. (130,347 sq. km) : London.

England

/ ˈɪŋɡ��ə�Ի� /

noun

the largest division of Great Britain, bordering on Scotland and Wales: unified in the mid-tenth century and conquered by the Normans in 1066; united with Wales in 1536 and Scotland in 1707; monarchy overthrown in 1649 but restored in 1660. Capital: London. Pop: 49 855 700 (2003 est). Area: 130 439 sq km (50 352 sq miles) See United Kingdom Great Britain

England

One of the countries of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . London , Birmingham , Liverpool , and Manchester are in England.

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The king or queen of England is the king or queen of the United Kingdom.

The name England is often used to refer to all of Great Britain.

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Michael Lewis, a senior paramedic for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, was called after Elise was found unresponsive.

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"Doctors in Northern Ireland generally report a lot more negative experiences than the average in England, Scotland and Wales. That included a much higher level of dissatisfaction in their work," Mr Sindu said.

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The former England international's deal with the German club is due to expire at the end of the season.

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In her October Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the government had decided to lower stamp duty thresholds in England and Northern Ireland.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board is also taking legal advice on its policy since the Supreme Court ruling.

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