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Branson

British  
/ ˈbrænsən /

noun

  1. Sir Richard . born 1950, British entrepreneur. In 1969 he founded the Virgin record company, adding other interests later, including Virgin Atlantic Airways (1984), Virgin Radio (1993), and the Virgin Rail Group (1996): made the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by boat (1986) and the first of the Pacific by hot-air balloon (1991)

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Sir Richard Branson has an island he’d like to sell you.

From MarketWatch

Rookie offensive lineman Branson Taylor took reps at left guard in practice this week, which could be a sign that Zion Johnson, who has started every game this season at the position, may take a breather against the Broncos.

From Los Angeles Times

But British entrepreneur Richard Branson -- the man behind the Virgin airline -- has vowed to launch a rival service.

From Barron's

Other prominent figures which appear in the images include US economist Larry Summers, lawyer Alan Dershowitz and entrepreneur Richard Branson.

From BBC

Filmmaker Woody Allen, business magnate Richard Branson, conservative lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers also appear in the newly released photos.

From Salon