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Dulles

American  
[duhl-uhs] / ˈdʌl əs /

noun

  1. Allen Welsh, 1893–1969, U.S. public official: CIA director 1953–61.

  2. John Foster, 1888–1959, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1953–59.


Dulles British  
/ ˈdʌlɪs /

noun

  1. John Foster. 1888–1959, US statesman and lawyer; secretary of state (1953–59)

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Mr Kleinhaus is one of a group of 59 who arrived on Tuesday at Dulles airport, near Washington DC, after Trump's administration fast-tracked their applications.

From BBC

On Monday, the first group of 59 Afrikaners granted refugee status arrived at the Dulles airport near Washington DC after choosing to leave their home country.

From BBC

"Welcome to the land of the free," Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau said as he received the South Africans who landed at Dulles airport near Washington DC on Monday.

From BBC

She and Burrus, the police officer traveling with her, hopped in a car provided by the White House and made the 45-mile trek to Dulles International Airport.

From Los Angeles Times

Bass has said that she was on the phone throughout the military flight from Accra to Dulles, and her staff has said she was actively involved in decision-making while abroad.

From Los Angeles Times