Dulles
Americannoun
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Allen Welsh, 1893–1969, U.S. public official: CIA director 1953–61.
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John Foster, 1888–1959, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1953–59.
noun
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CNN stationed a reporter at Dulles Airport in northern Virginia to send live updates from the runway where his flight was scheduled to land.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Bluffing or not, Dulles had made his point, and he eventually got his way, bringing about a complete restructuring of the security architecture with a rearmed West Germany inside the Western alliance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Despite his stiff demeanor, Dulles was a flexible thinker whose approach shifted over time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
United is also the biggest player at Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C. and San Francisco International Airport — two of the most expensive airports in the country for flights.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Ginny Dulles is breaking up with him, saying it’s just that she likes him as a friend, when the truth is that she likes Brandon Rogers more.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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