affairs of state
Example Sentences
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The monarch traditionally meets with the prime minister each week, to talk about current affairs of state.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would tolerate no corruption or treachery in affairs of state while his country is struggling to find the means to defend itself against Russian invaders.
From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2023
While Latin-speaking governors and administrators continued to run the affairs of state from Alexandria, they did so in Greek, which remained the language of government.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Well, the dictionary defines it as an official set of rules governing affairs of state or other governmental occasions.
From Salon • May 14, 2022
The queen, his step-grandmother, became regent in his place, and would handle all affairs of state until the prince was old enough to take over.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
