Jesse
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) the father of David.
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a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God exists.”
noun
Example Sentences
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Research led by Jesse Dixon, MD, PhD, explores how DNA is arranged in three dimensions inside cells, revealing that problems with this structure can lead to cancer and developmental conditions, including autism-related disorders.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Corona Centennial 6, Aquinas 3: Devin Bishop had three hits, including a home run, and Jesse Mendoza contributed two hits and four RBIs for the Huskies.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Threatened with deportation, he was held in prison for 17 months, with everyone from Will Smith to Rev Jesse Jackson petitioning for his release.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
“As AI drives a step change in chip complexity and capital investment, Synopsys is uniquely positioned to benefit from this growth,” Elliott managing partner Jesse Cohn said in a statement shared with Barron’s.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Old Jesse did indeed meander back home soon afterward, but Mr. Jackson still always gave me an odd look whenever he saw me go by on my bike.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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