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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Prodigious is an understatement for the display, which was curated by the museum’s Massimiliano Gioni, Gary Carrion-Murayari, Vivian Crockett and Madeline Weisburg with Calvin Wang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Shortly after the court announcement, Crockett took to the stage at her election party and said that voters in her city of Dallas were being disenfranchised.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

On the Democratic side, US Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state representative James Talarico are competing for the chance to challenge the Republican nominee -- and break a statewide drought that stretches back three decades.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 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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