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
Example Sentences
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Sofie, based in Dulles, Va., operates a network of specialized pharmacies that distribute the tracers used in PET scans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
If you’ve never been in a Dulles people mover, you might be puzzled by the white-hot hatred they induce.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a more than $22 billion renovation of Dulles International Airport, the latest project launched by the president as he seeks to put his mark on the US capital region.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
It announced a temporary suspension of nonstop flight routes out of LAX to Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Washington Dulles airports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
To maintain the aura of technical consultation, Dulles decreed that no diplomatic staff would be formally assigned to the delegation.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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