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
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
"The brief duration of motion confirms a pulse-like rupture, characterized by a concentrated burst of slip propagating along the fault, much like a ripple traveling down a rug when flicked from one end," says corresponding author Jesse Kearse.
From Science Daily
In one video, an employee named Jesse is complaining to his chatbot about his boss taking credit for his work.
Jesse asks if he should toilet-paper the manager’s house.
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