Simpson
Americannoun
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James Young, 1811–70, Scottish professor of obstetrics and obstetrician: pioneer in use of ether and chloroform as anesthetics.
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O(renthal) J(ames), born 1946, U.S. football player.
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Wallis Warfield. Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of.
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Sir James Young. 1811–70, Scottish obstetrician, who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic
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Wallis (Warfield) (ˈwɒlɪs). See Edward VIII
Example Sentences
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Gold bulls could eye a potential rise toward $4,800 an ounce, Simpson adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Simpson trial, he said, Angelenos were still invested in living in the city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Allen Simpson, chief executive of UK Hospitality, said the solution to the problem was to reduce the cost of employment for businesses.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Last month, the Rams selected former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the draft.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Sergeant Simpson and Lieutenant Carroll were talking together, the body bag was at their feet.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
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