the crown
Example Sentences
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GE’s aerospace franchise was called the crown jewel of the old GE, which is how Stephanie Link, Hightower’s chief investment strategist, describes Honeywell’s aerospace franchise today.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The firm, at one time considered the crown jewel of UK tech, was bought by Japanese company Softbank in 2016 before being listed in New York in 2023.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
CBS News was once the crown jewel of what used to be called the Tiffany network.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
I swallow and grip the crown more tightly.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
