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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This is a reminder that inflationary pressures remain “alive and well,” Simpson says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
A “long-legged bullish pin bar” marked a prominent swing low in March near $4,200 an ounce and closed firmly back above the pivotal $4,400 an ounce level, Simpson notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
It is too early to quantify what Simpson has brought to the team, McVay said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Simpson is on track for a lot of reps when camp begins in late July at Loyola Marymount.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Uncle Holt gave me his old work boots, and Miss Simpson presented me with a copy of Campbell’s 1907 Soil Culture Manual.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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