Crippen

British  

/ ˈkrɪpən /

noun

1. Hawley Harvey, known as Doctor Crippen. 1862–1910, US doctor living in England: executed for poisoning his wife; the first criminal to be apprehended by the use of radiotelegraphy

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Example Sentences

The last to earn the decoration was Robert Crippen, who served as the pilot for the first Space Shuttle flight.

From Washington Post

Palmer Crippen, a horticulturist at the nearby Mounts Botanical Garden, began studying the painting in mid-October, preparing to show how Mr. Stella’s shapes and colors relate to real-life tropical plants and flowers.

From New York Times

“Every time I walk past it,” Mr. Crippen said.

From New York Times

Now, for a day exploring the island’s trails, beaches and waterways: Crippen Regional Park is a verdant corridor from Snug Cove to the Killarney Lake Loop Trail on the heart of the island offering a 5-mile round-trip hike.

From Seattle Times

Crippen Regional Park also abuts one of the routes up Mount Gardner, where hikers will gain 1,870 feet over 6 miles round-trip en route to 360-degree views of Howe Sound.

From Seattle Times