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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  
/ ˈdʒɛs-, ˈjɛspəsən /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“When you go to urgent care, you pay a $75 copay, and they’re like, ‘it’s viral and there’s nothing we can do for you,’” Jespersen said.

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

"Yes, truly," said Sivert Jespersen, "many a blessed word remains to us from Johan Arndt, Spener, and Francke; also among the Herrnhutters of later times there have been many godly men."

From Skipper Worse by Kielland, Alexander Lange

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