gold star

Example Sentences

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COLDSPRING, Texas — Sheriff Greg Capers was the classic picture of a Texas lawman as he announced the capture of a suspected mass killer: white cowboy hat on his head, gold star pinned to his chest, white cross on his belt and a large pistol emblazoned with his name on his hip.

From Washington Times

Bush tweeted that he was "forever grateful not only to those patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation — but also the Gold Star families whose heritage is imbued with their honor and heroism."

From Salon

It reminded me of certain Cincinnatians who snubbed the Skyline or Gold Star chains in favor of the city’s many local chili parlors.

From Seattle Times

The largest U.S. wholesale club with sales last year of $222.7 billion said in the statement that its annual membership fees, $60 for a “Gold Star” and $120 for “Executive” level are what help it deliver lower prices.

From Seattle Times

Some Trump targets have been heartlessly attacked simply for criticizing him, like the Gold Star parents whose Muslim son, an Army captain, died in Iraq and who objected to Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric.

From Los Angeles Times