Dyson

British

/ ˈdaɪsən /

noun

Sir James. born 1947, British businessman and industrial designer; inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner (1979–93)

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Musk appeared to confirm the report, agreeing with a post on X that said SpaceX would become “the Dyson Swarm company” because of the merger.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

Dyson Daniels added 22 points and nine assists while Nickeil Alexnder-Walker had 21 points for Atlanta.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

She purchased with her partner a Dyson vacuum cleaner on sale and bought two pairs of Levi’s jeans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

John Dyson and his wife Darlena received the first certificate of occupancy for a rebuilt residence in the Eaton fire burn area in West Altadena this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Outside the clinic were a couple of second or third years from the Dyson Perrins School.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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