Gris-Nez
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Several attempted crossings were reported to the Gris-Nez surveillance and rescue centre on Friday night, a statement on the incident said.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025
The French coast guard said more than 50 people had been rescued off the Gris-Nez cape.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024
Beneath the cliffs at Cap Gris-Nez, the waves continue to slosh against the rocks; the coastline worn to a fine point, jutting out into the sea.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2022
Finally, as Cap Gris-Nez loomed, he said to himself: "Doggone, I'm going to make it."
From Time Magazine Archive
Into the inky waters at Cape Gris-Nez plunged a daughter of the Vikings, a man from Egypt, an Englishman.
From Time Magazine Archive
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