Jespersen

American

[yes-per-suhn, jes-] / ˈyɛs pər sən, ˈdʒɛs- /

noun

(Jens) Otto (Harry) 1860–1943, Danish philologist.

Jespersen British

/ ˈdʒɛs-, ˈjɛspəsən /

noun

( Jens ) Otto ( Harry ). 1860–1943, Danish philologist: author of Modern English Grammar (1909–31)

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Jespersen is far from the only one turning to ChatGPT to make health-related decisions.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026

Insp Jespersen refused to comment on Zelensky's allegations.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

Despite testimony from Darlene Jespersen, the plaintiff, that she found the policy degrading and demeaning, the 9th Circuit refused to recognize the gender stereotypes at play.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2022

Mr. Unser’s marriages to Wanda Jespersen and Karen Barnes ended in divorce.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2021

"I think that Hans Nilsen seems very well content to be where he is," said Sivert Jespersen, without raising his eyes from the pages of the sermon-book which he was turning over.

From Skipper Worse by Kielland, Alexander Lange

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