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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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“Apple has a real opportunity to grab some meaningful kind of share when their competitors are on their back feet, struggling with some macro difficulty,” says Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“I see a theme,” Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett wrote on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Enter James Talarico, who last week defeated Jasmine Crockett to win the Democratic primary for U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Crockett performed well in Texas's major metropolitan areas - including her home city of Dallas as well as Houston - and the eastern portion of the state, with its large black population.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Jonah turned his head farther, so he could see the girl behind Ryan/Bryan Crockett.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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