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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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Calhoun has been challenging CIF rules on high school transfers and NIL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

March 25: Boeing announces that CEO Dave Calhoun will be stepping down in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

Mr Calhoun said that message was not a realistic solution.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

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 ● Sep. 30, 2025

“She’s just about the nicest girl at Calhoun High. And you know she’s one of the smartest.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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