Dempsey
Americannoun
noun
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Tries from Jack Dempsey and Ewan Ashman had Scotland well ahead, while defensively they managed to keep out the visitors, who missed two penalties from the tee.
From BBC
Tom Dempsey - who was born without any toes on his kicking foot - held a field goal record of 63 yards that stood for 43 years before Matt Prater finally broke it in 2013.
From BBC
"The Holy Grail in forensic investigation has always been retrieving prints from fired ammunition casings," said Dr. Dempsey.
From Science Daily
The NFL record for the longest field goal stood at 63 yards for 43 years — set first by Tom Dempsey, then tied by a handful of others — before Matt Prater made a 64-yarder in 2013.
From Los Angeles Times
Rachel and Owen Dempsey, of Fazakerley, were described by a judge as "incompetent at best" when sentencing them for running an unlicensed dog sitting service, Liverpool City Council said.
From BBC
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