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Simpson

American  
[simp-suhn] / ˈsɪmp sən /

noun

  1. James Young, 1811–70, Scottish professor of obstetrics and obstetrician: pioneer in use of ether and chloroform as anesthetics.

  2. O(renthal) J(ames), born 1946, U.S. football player.

  3. Wallis Warfield. Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of.


Simpson British  
/ ˈsɪmsən, ˈsɪmpsən /

noun

  1. Sir James Young. 1811–70, Scottish obstetrician, who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic

  2. Wallis (Warfield) (ˈwɒlɪs). See Edward VIII

"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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“That would provide a bullish catalyst for USD/JPY heading into the weekend,” Simpson adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

While the decision to draft Ty Simpson looks as if the Rams are purely focused on their future, it also serves as extra motivation for Matthew Stafford.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Simpson trial, he said, Angelenos were still invested in living in the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Allen Simpson, chief executive of UK Hospitality, said the solution to the problem was to reduce the cost of employment for businesses.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I’d had to content myself with reading about it in that book Miss Simpson gave me.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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