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Cronin

American  
[kroh-nin] / ˈkroʊ nɪn /

noun

  1. A(rchibald) J(oseph), 1896–1981, Scottish novelist and physician in the U.S.


Cronin British  
/ ˈkrəʊnɪn /

noun

  1. A ( rchibald ) J ( oseph ). 1896–1981, British novelist and physician. His works include Hatter's Castle (1931), The Judas Tree (1961), and Dr Finlay's Casebook , a TV series based on his medical experiences

  2. James Watson. born 1931, US physicist; shared the Nobel prize for physics (1980) for his work on parity conservation in weak interactions

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“Gunars can really shoot the ball at an elite level,” Cronin said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

At a press conference in High Ongar, Cronin said the victims were yet to be formally identified.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

"We're also speaking to those who called emergency services and who witnessed what will have been a distressing incident," Cronin added.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

That game, in January of 2025, could have solidified the Cronin era.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2026

Cronin and Fitch eventually received the Nobel Prize for their work in 1980.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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