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Calhoun

American  
[kal-hoon, kuhl-] / kælˈhun, kəl- /

noun

  1. John Caldwell, 1782–1850, vice president of the U.S. 1825–32.


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Boeing’s previous chief, Dave Calhoun, considered reviving the effort for a midsize aircraft to gradually replace the 737 family and discussed the idea with customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those grand plans took a back seat to more-pressing problems following a midair door-plug blowout that exposed persistent manufacturing problems and led to Calhoun’s departure in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

South Carolina Sen. John C. Calhoun, an ardent defender of states’ rights and slavery, argued there was nothing in the Constitution that gave Congress the power to establish a national cultural institution.

From Salon

Adams prevailed over Calhoun’s faction.

From Salon

That would be welcomed by another stretched renter, Stefania Calhoun.

From BBC