Crockett

American

[krok-it] / ˈkrɒk ɪt /

noun

David Davy, 1786–1836, U.S. frontiersman, politician, and folklore hero.

Crockett British

/ ˈkrɒkɪt /

noun

David, known as Davy Crockett. 1786–1836, US frontiersman, politician, and soldier

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Example Sentences

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In other words: Crockett has been too authentic.

From Salon

In a series of social media posts over the weekend, comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers apologized for their comments on the Senate campaign of Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

From Salon

Dickey’s smaller stature and his school’s lack of Division I track record—he played at Crockett High in Austin—meant the nearby Longhorns didn’t even bother pursuing him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crockett isn’t so sour on Meta’s broader AI-spending plans, noting that in his view, it’s “unusually clear” that the Facebook parent company is generating returns in areas like engagement.

From MarketWatch

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

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