G.B.E.
abbreviation
Knight Grand Cross of the British Empire or Dame Grand Cross of the British Empire.
G.B.E.
Americanabbreviation
GBE
British
abbreviation
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They constitute only a small fraction of the artists on the G.B.E. roster.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2020
G.B.E. later moved to a warehouse on Greenwich Street, and as the gallery grew it began to work with more established artists, such as Mr. Katz and the Arte Povera pioneer Jannis Kounellis.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2020
Dame Katherine Furse, G.B.E., will be Director of the Women's Royal Naval Service, and will be responsible under the Second Sea Lord, for its administration and organization.
From Women and War Work by Fraser, Helen
It reminds me of a man I know who was made a G.B.E.; but that's another story, and Joan wouldn't see the joke of it anyhow, though I know she would smile politely.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 1, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
GBE has yet to formally confirm the future shape of its workforce in Aberdeen but last month revealed that only 15 people were currently based there.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025
Reducing the list of countries from which players can apply for GBE visas based on international playing record, from the current 70 top Fifa-ranked countries to the top 50.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2014
Preventing players brought to Britain through the GBE visa system from being loaned out to other clubs.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2014
Restricting GBE visa applications to Premier League clubs only.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2014
Nearly a quarter of the gingko brands tested did not contain the advertised levels of the active ingredient GBE, which is believed by some to increase blood flow to the brain and improve cognitive functions.
From Time Magazine Archive
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