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Jespersen

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

noun

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


Jespersen British  
/ ˈjɛspəsən, ˈdʒɛs- /

noun

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

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For a few days around Christmas, Holly Jespersen, a 50-year-old living in New York, did not feel great.

From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2026

Police did not shoot down the drones because the airport is located in a densely built-up area and because there were planes in the air, Insp Jespersen told reporters.

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

"How glad I am to hear it!" said Sivert Jespersen, with effusion.

From Skipper Worse by Alexander Lange Kielland

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