Simpson

American

[simp-suhn] / ˈsɪmp sən /

noun

James Young, 1811–70, Scottish professor of obstetrics and obstetrician: pioneer in use of ether and chloroform as anesthetics.
O(renthal) J(ames), born 1946, U.S. football player.
Wallis Warfield. Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of.

Simpson British

/ ˈsɪmsən, ˈsɪmpsən /

noun

Sir James Young. 1811–70, Scottish obstetrician, who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic
Wallis (Warfield) (ˈwɒlɪs). See Edward VIII

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Harry Simpson is a former Arbroath boatyard owner who ran the business for decades before retiring and passing it on to family.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Ever since then, Trump has had Simpson on the brain—but he can’t seem to make up his mind on what he thinks about him.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Before Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, he and Trump were old friends.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Senator Simpson knew firsthand that you cannot judge a person's full potential by his juvenile misconduct.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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