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Crockett

American  
[krok-it] / ˈkrɒk ɪt /

noun

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


Crockett British  
/ ˈkrɒkɪt /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“While in the end both Cornyn and Crockett will signal support for their party’s ticket, the level of enthusiasm that they bring to that is going to be pretty limited.”

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Crockett likens that to the approximate weight of a baseball, “which is seen as maybe a nonstarter for mass appeal.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

It was a measure of revenge for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who was defeated by Talarico for the Democratic Senate nomination in March.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Ms. Spanberger appointed Sesha Joi Moon, former “chief brand strategist” for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, as the commonwealth’s chief diversity officer and director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He has become a myth like Paul Bunyan or Davy Crockett.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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