Simpson
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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.
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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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This is a reminder that inflationary pressures remain “alive and well,” Simpson says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
A “long-legged bullish pin bar” marked a prominent swing low in March near $4,200 an ounce and closed firmly back above the pivotal $4,400 an ounce level, Simpson notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“It’s great to be able to have that taken care of,” McVay said in his first news conference with local reporters since April 24, the day after the Rams drafted Simpson.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Stafford said his job as the starting quarterback was to help all players, including Simpson, prepare for the season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
In fact, that explains the police tape fluttering up and down the block between Simpson and Roosevelt.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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