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Swinburne

American  
[swin-bern] / ˈswɪn bərn /

noun

  1. Algernon Charles, 1837–1909, English poet and critic.


Swinburne British  
/ ˈswɪnˌbɜːn /

noun

  1. Algernon Charles. 1837–1909, English lyric poet and critic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Researchers, including Dr. Marcus Lower from Swinburne University of Technology, investigated this long-standing quantum mystery by studying a magnetar, a rare type of neutron star that possesses the strongest magnetic fields known in the universe.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

"It's hard having to fight for a treatment, especially when you're undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and oral treatment," Swinburne said.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

Morgan Stanley recently downgraded Cinemark to a neutral rating, with analyst Ben Swinburne noting that concern over Netflix’s commitment to theatrical distribution and release windows “is likely to cap the multiple” on Cinemark’s stock.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 28, 2025

Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne, who rates Netflix at Overweight with a $150 price target, said on Friday that the deal offered “compelling risk/reward.”

From Barron's Dec. 10, 2025

His pictures did the family well—Cousin Joshua looked like a ratty Algernon Swinburne.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee

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