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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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The closures are part of “intentional structural change” implemented by the company to regain its financial footing, said Chief Financial Officer Paula Dempsey.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Half an hour after the latest Scotland debacle in Dublin, Jack Dempsey walked up the touchline at the Aviva Stadium in his underpants.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Darcy Graham and Jack Dempsey will start for Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations meeting with France at Murrayfield, while Zander Fagerson drops to the bench.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Wasserman is responsible for bringing in sponsorships that are the “lifeblood of the host committee,” said Chris Dempsey, a leader of the opposition to Boston’s 2024 bid for the Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

“You know how Jack Dempsey used to punch, short, snappy jolts?”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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