Dempsey

American

[demp-see] / ˈdɛmp si /

noun

Jack William Harrison Dempsey, 1895–1983, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1919–26.

Dempsey British

/ ˈdɛmpsɪ /

noun

Jack. real name William Harrison Dempsey. 1895–1983, US boxer; world heavyweight champion (1919–26)

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Jack Dempsey was a human thunderclap, but hardly alone in that.

From BBC

And whether number eight Jack Dempsey is fit could be crucial.

From BBC

The Wasserman drama highlights the opaque nature of the committee, said Dempsey.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the news of his death late on Thursday, his Grey's Anatomy co-star Patrick Dempsey said Dane's "quality of life was deteriorating so rapidly".

From BBC

"We don't have a lot of skills within the Ayrshire area, so it's very difficult for us to try and find skilled staff," said Dempsey.

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