crown
Example Sentences
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Cuba's healthcare system, once the jewel in the revolution's crown, has struggled to cope.
From BBC
The 38-year-old was planning to use the event from January 12 as a springboard to the opening Grand Slam at Melbourne Park where he is targeting an 11th title and elusive 25th major crown.
From Barron's
Just a few weeks ago, a U.S. hedge-fund manager known for playing the long game in Latin America won a protracted battle for one of Venezuela’s crown jewels.
From MarketWatch
Just a few weeks ago, a U.S. hedge-fund manager known for playing the long game in Latin America won a protracted battle for one of Venezuela’s crown jewels.
From MarketWatch
The veteran Scot stood down after winning the club's 20th English league crown following two decades of domestic dominance gilded by European success.
From Barron's
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