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
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Allen Simpson, head of UKHospitality, which represents the restaurant brands who have withdrawn from the BCC, said despite the change the businesses are "committed to enhancing their ongoing work across welfare and the environment".
From BBC
The group named it Sturgill Simpson, after a favorite country singer.
There are many nods to “The Simpsons,” including “frosty chocolate milkshakes” and James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films logo.
From Los Angeles Times
However, City Index market analyst Matt Simpson said a strike was not certain.
From Barron's
Berkshire sold shares associated with a departing investment manager, Lou Simpson, about 15 years ago, and it dumped most of the equity holdings of insurer Alleghany after it bought the company in 2022.
From Barron's
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