Lyons

American

[lahy-uhnz, lee-awn, lahy-uhnz] / ˈlaɪ ənz, liˈɔ̃, ˈlaɪ ənz /

noun

Joseph Aloysius, 1879–1939, Australian statesman: prime minister 1932–39.
French Lyon. a city in and the capital of Rhone, in E France at the confluence of the Rhone and Saône rivers.

Lyons British

/ ˈlaɪənz /

noun

Joseph Aloysius. 1879–1939, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1931–39)

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Steven Lyons and Ross McGill are said to have been arrested by officers in the Gulf nation alongside an unnamed woman.

From BBC

But the documents appear to contradict Lyons’ testimony.

From Los Angeles Times

Shares tumbled in October when new CEO Mike Lyons slashed the company’s 2025 guidance for organic revenue growth.

From Barron's

Jana supports Lyons and his focus on improving execution and refreshing the board, the people added.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Both officers have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the completion of a thorough internal investigation," Lyons said.

From Barron's

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