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Dempsey

American  
[demp-see] / ˈdɛmp si /

noun

  1. Jack William Harrison Dempsey, 1895–1983, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1919–26.

Dempsey British  
/ ˈdɛmpsɪ /

noun

  1. Jack. real name William Harrison Dempsey. 1895–1983, US boxer; world heavyweight champion (1919–26)

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The closures are part of “intentional structural change” implemented by the company to regain its financial footing, said Chief Financial Officer Paula Dempsey.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Dempsey had been shorn of many things by a thunderous Ireland performance - a revisiting of a familiar narrative.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

And whether number eight Jack Dempsey is fit could be crucial.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“It has this independence even though it relies on city funding and city approval to happen,” said Dempsey.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

“You know how Jack Dempsey used to punch, short, snappy jolts?”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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