George Cross
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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MPs had called for the highest civilian medal, the George Cross, to be awarded to those who had shown great bravery.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025
George Cross, the hero of a mystery series by Tim Sullivan, is an unconventional sleuth in the great British tradition that extends from Father Brown to the Thursday Murder Club.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
Weeks later, the suburbs of Weoley Castle and Northfield in Birmingham had a mixture of the St George Cross and union jacks hanging from every lamppost along several of their streets.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025
A George Cross recipient and former Royal Marine has reportedly been held in Dubai after being accused of spying.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2024
George Cross was the bank's first customer, and purchased draft No. 1.
From Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences by Daughters of the American Revolution. Nebraska
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