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Mahan

American  
[muh-han] / məˈhæn /

noun

  1. Alfred Thayer 1840–1914, U.S. naval officer and writer on naval history.


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Its actions Tuesday included designating a Turkish company it said helped Mahan ship goods including drone components to Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Despite the lack of amenities, and the sanctions scrutiny, Mahan has been adding new destinations for passenger and cargo services during the war between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Notably, progressive Katie Porter and moderate San José Mayor Matt Mahan stuck in until the bitter end.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

The contest has become the most expensive California gubernatorial race on record, with immense ad spending by Steyer and Silicon Valley support for another Democratic candidate, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Some of the inmates at Pontiac Correctional Center called Charlie Mahan Wolfie, because they thought his eyes looked like the Wolfman’s.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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