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.
noun
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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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And these sell-offs tend to get ugly as there are few buyers,” Simpson added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Simpson started only 15 games for Alabama, but the Rams apparently saw enough to determine he was worthy of using their highest pick since selecting quarterback Jared Goff No. 1 overall in 2016.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Chief executive Caroline Simpson is moving to become Downing Street deputy chief of staff based at No 10 North, Directors John Wrathmell and Claire Norman will also move across.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Simpson, a former TV producer who will be Wonderloom’s chief executive, said Dr. Insanity was the “perfect first acquisition” because it had a loyal audience, proven storytelling and meaningful room to expand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Everywhere I turn, I see the O. J. Simpson trial all over television.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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