Dyson

/ (ˈdaɪsən) /

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noun

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

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby Dyson

dysmnesia, dysmorphia, dysmorphism, dysmorphophobia, Dysnomia, Dyson, dysosmia, dyspareunia, dyspathy, dyspepsia, dyspeptic

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How to use Dyson in a sentence

Jeremy Dyson, the director and head writer, said the female-led cast had made the project incredibly appealing.
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“It amazed me when I heard some of the things I did from other women about the secretary of state,” Dyson said.
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Dyson was tackled by St. Louis linebacker Mike Jones a couple of yards shy of the end zone.
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As for the new Mac Pro, you'd be forgiven for confusing with a Dyson garbage compactor.
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Freeman Dyson, The New York Review of Books How philosophy lost its bite.
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Smiths rare and curious collection of books was began first by Mr. Humphrey Dyson, a publick notary, living in the Poultry.
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The same objection, as well as others, lie against Dyson, who has been thought of.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2)|John Hill Burton
This from Dyson, occupied in writing out two hundred Greek lines (with accents).
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 22, 1916|Various
Thou wilt spoil her for a city man's wife; and I know not how Abraham Dyson will take it.
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Dyson hurried away with the posset, and the two girls stood gazing at each other, a light of welcome and amaze in both their eyes.
The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn|Evelyn Everett-Green