Crichton
Americannoun
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James the Admirable Crichton, 1560?–82, Scottish scholar and linguist.
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Michael, 1942–2008, U.S. novelist.
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James. 1560–82, Scottish scholar and writer, called the Admirable Crichton because of his talents
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( John ) Michael. 1942–2008, US novelist, screenwriter, and film director; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Andromeda Strain (1969), Jurassic Park (1990), and Disclosure (1994)
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"I don't think we need to start John in the first game if I'm being honest," said former Scotland midfielder Leanne Crichton.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
LAS director of 999 operations Stuart Crichton said: "Pearl did absolutely brilliantly in a terrifying situation – she stayed calm, gave clear information, and helped get lifesaving care on the way."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The St Helens full-back faced criticism for his performance after standing off Angus Crichton as the second row scored Australia's second try.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
The series made headlines even before its premiere when the estate of Michael Crichton, creator of “ER,” sued Warner Bros., producer of “The Pitt,” arguing it was an unauthorized reboot of the NBC medical drama.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025
Three retired gill- netters—Gillon Crichton, Sam Goodall, and Eric Hoffman, Sr.—were sworn in as deputies by San Piedro’s sheriff for the purpose of guarding its contents.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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