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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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
Western Isles MP Torcuil Crichton was diagnosed with the disease in 2008 and has called for screening for the disease.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
After putting the hosts under constant pressure from the restart, Angus Crichton strode through to score with full-back Jack Welsby too deep and allowing him to go through far too easily.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 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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