dean

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“More air bases in western Saudi Arabia would add depth, dispersal, survivability, and avoid the Hormuz chokepoint,” said David Deptula, a retired Air Force three-star general who is the dean of the Mitchell Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"It makes sense to downplay the overall financial exposure so investors don't leave," Eric Goldman, an associate dean and professor at Santa Clara University School of Law in Silicon Valley, told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Still, spring and summer demand is likely to remain strong even if prices rise, said Alan Fyall, an associate dean of the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

James Foggo, the dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Finally we got to Athena’s cabin, which was orderly and dean as usual.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan