C.B.E.
abbreviation
Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
C.B.E.
Americanabbreviation
CBE
British
abbreviation
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David Bowie turned down an award naming him a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or C.B.E., in 2000 because, he explained, “I seriously don’t know what it’s for.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
Henceforth, he would be a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or, Peter Morgan, C.B.E.
From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2019
But he has met her son, when Morgan was awarded a C.B.E., this year, for services to drama.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 4, 2016
His chief of staff: tough, pug-faced Air Commodore George R. Beamish, C.B.E., onetime boxing and golf champion of the R.A.F.
From Time Magazine Archive
Crawford, C.B.E., was good enough to place at my disposal a very detailed account written by himself of the voyage of the Fanny, and the log kept by Captain Agnew.
From Ulster's Stand For Union by Ronald John McNeill
"There is a real danger that electronic monitoring creates a false sense of assurance if the technology is not matched by effective professional practice," said Martin Jones CBE, HM Chief Inspector of Probation.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
In 2006 he received the European Film Academy's award for Outstanding European Achievement in World Cinema and in 2009 was made a CBE in the New Year Honours.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Away from the limelight, Keith had long devoted time to public causes and her OBE was upgraded to a CBE in 2007 in recognition of her charity work.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
For her contribution to entertainment, and charity, Keith was rewarded with TV Baftas, an Olivier, an OBE, a CBE and ultimately a damehood in 2014 - not forgetting the rose named in her honour.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan has been awarded a CBE by King Charles at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
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