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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

Dempsey had been shorn of many things by a thunderous Ireland performance - a revisiting of a familiar narrative.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

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 • Feb. 20, 2026

Dempsey also gives talks to local primary school children with the King's Foundation.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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