the Welsh

noun

: the people of Wales

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Other holdings include minority stakes in Wrexham FC, the Welsh football club owned by actors Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, as well as investments in the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Local to Pembrokeshire, the Welsh county that is home to Dobby’s memorial, Nicholas, 20, is on a mission to highlight all the area has to offer through videos posted online. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 According to The Times, the day’s schedule also includes a meeting with athletes from the Welsh delegation, time with event volunteers, and a visit to the velodrome to watch the track cycling events. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 1 Aug. 2026 Machinist Joshua, who lives in the Welsh city of Wrexham, remained in hospital for a few days, per Brain Tumour Research. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Welsh

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“The Welsh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Welsh. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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