dust

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The Janet Jackson that “Control” unleashed on the world was a teenager shaking off the dust of two forgettable pop albums and a misguided elopement with another pop star, James DeBarge, when she was 18.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

An air quality advisory is also in place in the Coachella Valley from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning because of windblown dust that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The dust doesn’t come only from the Salton Sea playa.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: This lightweight, agile cordless vacuum cleans in all directions, with a green laser to show hidden dust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I choked and coughed as the dust went into my lungs.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff