Simpson
Americannoun
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James Young, 1811–70, Scottish professor of obstetrics and obstetrician: pioneer in use of ether and chloroform as anesthetics.
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O(renthal) J(ames), born 1946, U.S. football player.
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Wallis Warfield. Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of.
noun
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Sir James Young. 1811–70, Scottish obstetrician, who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic
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Wallis (Warfield) (ˈwɒlɪs). See Edward VIII
Example Sentences
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And these sell-offs tend to get ugly as there are few buyers,” Simpson added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Nate Scheelhaase, the Rams’ first-year offensive coordinator, praised Bennett and Simpson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
UK Hospitality's chief executive, Allen Simpson, said Burham's plans are "a good start" which he said "suggests that his affection for hospitality has survived the trip down the M1".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The new company also is eyeing possible acquisitions in food, travel and general entertainment programming, added Simpson, a former chief strategy officer at Wheelhouse, a production firm behind “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Later he went to his favorite bars, visited friends, and got his old job back at Simpson Optical.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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