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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According to an airport historian who spoke with the Washington Post, the vehicles were “considered cutting edge” when Dulles opened.
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
Ibrahim Ahmad’s return flight touched down at Dulles Airport around 8 p.m. on April 20.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 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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