affairs of state
Example Sentences
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The meeting is a traditional opportunity for the politically-neutral monarch to talk about current affairs of state with the prime minister of the day.
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
Every day he spent hours working on affairs of state, visited his mother, and then dedicated himself to writing poetry and admiring works of art.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
Freed temporarily from the affairs of state, Elizabeth and Philip spent more time with their children while at Balmoral.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 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
