Dempsey
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Emily Dempsey, 36, took it up four years ago when she moved to Miami from New York.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The likes of Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey had begun the unforgiving work in England of changing perceptions that American athletes could only play sports with their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Worst-case scenario is that the sort of information that they are reporting, including the ‘no data available,’ provides, essentially, derogatory information to potential creditors and future landlords,” Dempsey said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
"Spirit played a meaningful role in providing affordable travel to a wide range of consumers in an industry dominated by four major airlines," Frontier CEO James Dempsey said on a conference call with analysts.
From Barron's ● May 9, 2026
“You know how Jack Dempsey used to punch, short, snappy jolts?”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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