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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

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

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the preferred candidate of many Republicans because of her confrontational style of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"Well he was the king of the frontier," she said, then, pointing at her chest, added, "and I'm the queen of King's Court. I'm Davy Crockett the fourth, his great-great-granddaughter."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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