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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 Wasserman drama highlights the opaque nature of the committee, said Dempsey.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the news of his death late on Thursday, his Grey's Anatomy co-star Patrick Dempsey said Dane's "quality of life was deteriorating so rapidly".

From BBC

"We don't have a lot of skills within the Ayrshire area, so it's very difficult for us to try and find skilled staff," said Dempsey.

From Barron's

He also appeared in several movies following “Grey’s Anatomy,” including “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Marley & Me,” “Burlesque” and Garry Marshall’s “Valentine’s Day,” which reunited him with co-star Dempsey.

From Los Angeles Times

Dempsey and Ritchie might not be seen again in the championship.

From BBC