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- noun informal The
United Kingdom commercial community considered as a singleorganization ; or the commercialinterests of the United Kingdom considered as a whole
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Examples
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It's not exactly "the team that is GB" -- unlike "UK plc" it doesn't embrace the whole country -- but rather "the team labelled GB".
On Team GB DC 2008
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At the other, the evangelical cheerleaders – led by Coe and the politicians who have staked their reputations on its success, who insist it will result in huge legacy benefits for UK plc and the health of the nation.
London 2012 faces hurdles on the home stretch | Owen Gibson 2012
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In the past, UK plc has too often regarded "sustainability" as an optional add-on, rather than an essential element of corporate and national economic success.
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A spokesman said: "Selling bmi to IAG offers the best solution for British consumers and UK plc, securing more jobs than if the airline was broken up and sold off for its Heathrow slots."
Virgin Atlantic complains to European commission over IAG's purchase of bmi 2012
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It's a relief for UK plc that it has emerged from the crisis with its limbs intact, but it will take years to heal the wounds left by Deepwater Horizon.
BP creates another fine mess as it bars Deepwater protesters 2011
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The roles of prime minister and international sales director for UK plc are different, as Mr Cameron is fast learning.
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Vince Cable will renew his call for UK plc to take a longer-term view of its activities on Wednesday as he addresses a key conference held by investor representative group the Association of British Insurers ABI.
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Vince Cable will renew his call for UK plc to take a longer-term view of its activities on Wednesday as he addresses a key conference held by investor representative group the Association of British Insurers ABI.
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So all that has happened is that UK plc has made back the income it lost – nothing more.
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Since UK plc is not in its entirety worth even a fraction of the debts that were incurred during the decade of asset bingeing this is a policy of despair that cannot work and will do nothing to help us avoid the looming Depression.
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