1
: a member of one of the peoples inhabiting Britain prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions
2
: a native or subject of Great Britain
especially
: englishman
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The ruling on the Briton, identified by state news agency Tass and other media as James Scott Rhys Anderson, was announced Tuesday by court officials, who said in an online statement that it was handed down the previous day.
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Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Russian state news agency Tass and other outlets identified the Briton as James Scott Rhys Anderson.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The Briton was also hampered by McLaren’s decision not to prioritize him over Oscar Piastri in the title race until September.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Often his own harshest critic, the Briton took full accountability — maybe even too much — for mistakes at points through the year that temporarily lessened the pressure on Verstappen.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The Briton’s chances of blowing the championship race wide open evaporated in Brazil three weeks ago, as the Dutchman secured his first Grand Prix victory since June 23 despite starting 17th.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
On match point last weekend, Auger-Aliassime hit a return to the Briton’s feet.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
The pair collided in Austria in June with the Briton forced to retire, while last week in Austin he was hit with a controversial penalty after overtaking Verstappen off the track.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
But Binotto, who was in charge of Ferrari between 2019 and 2022, admitted the Briton would not have signed for the Scuderia under his stewardship.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Russian state news agency Tass and other outlets identified the Briton as James Scott Rhys Anderson.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The Briton was also hampered by McLaren’s decision not to prioritize him over Oscar Piastri in the title race until September.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Often his own harshest critic, the Briton took full accountability — maybe even too much — for mistakes at points through the year that temporarily lessened the pressure on Verstappen.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The Briton’s chances of blowing the championship race wide open evaporated in Brazil three weeks ago, as the Dutchman secured his first Grand Prix victory since June 23 despite starting 17th.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
On match point last weekend, Auger-Aliassime hit a return to the Briton’s feet.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
The pair collided in Austria in June with the Briton forced to retire, while last week in Austin he was hit with a controversial penalty after overtaking Verstappen off the track.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
But Binotto, who was in charge of Ferrari between 2019 and 2022, admitted the Briton would not have signed for the Scuderia under his stewardship.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Briton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Briton. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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