Dempsey

[ demp-see ]

/ ˈdɛmp si /

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

Example sentences from the Web for dempsey

And yet Dempsey and others have repeatedly said ISIS cannot be defeated militarily.

Pentagon Doesn’t Know How Many People It’s Killed in the ISIS War |Nancy A. Youssef |January 7, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Had they overrun the Iraqi unit,” Dempsey said, “it was a straight shot to the airport.

Iraqis Swear: Baghdad Airport is Safe From ISIS |Susannah George |October 13, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
After Dempsey acknowledged that he may recommend some ground forces in the future, the Pentagon issued a rare correction.

Can Obama Keep His Generals in Check in the War Against ISIS? |Eli Lake, Josh Rogin |September 17, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
When Dempsey fought, people died from heart attacks listening on the radio.

When New York City Hit Its Stride |Allen Barra |July 17, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The Republicans slam Dempsey for failing to send more military support from the region as the attack was unfolding.

Republicans Fault Dempsey on Benghazi |Eli Lake |January 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
"Scissors" Dempsey had come by his nickname because of a peculiar trick he had of keeping his knees stiff when walking.

The Banner Boy Scouts |George A. Warren
It rocked Dempsey to his heels, but it broke Carpentier's hand.

Pieces of Hate |Heywood Broun
Dempsey sat at the table watching him calmly out of the corner of his eye.

Tom Grogan |F. Hopkinson Smith
"It's not very polite to tell us so, Mr. Dempsey," said the thin old lady, bridling.

The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) |Charles James Lever
As the minute-hand neared the hour of nine Dempsey became uneasy.

Tom Grogan |F. Hopkinson Smith

Dempsey

/ (ˈdɛmpsɪ) /

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