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George Cross

British  

noun

  1. GC. a British award for bravery, esp of civilians: instituted 1940

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The match in Mexico is also front and centre of the front page, which carries a photo of fans decked out in England jerseys and flying the St George Cross.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

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

A George Cross recipient and former Royal Marine has reportedly been held in Dubai after being accused of spying.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024

A George Cross is awarded only rarely, for "acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger"

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024

George Cross was the bank's first customer, and purchased draft No. 1.

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