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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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
Dr Emilia Crichton, director of public health, said: "No matter what you're doing, please enjoy the good weather safely by protecting yourself when in the sun, staying hydrated, and having common medicines to hand."
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
The estate of Michael Crichton, the creator of “ER,” sued Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
Crichton, who died in 2008, has published four books posthumously, most often with credited co-authors.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 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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