affairs of state
Example Sentences
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While the kaiser could appoint or dismiss government ministers and was “consulted” on important matters, he had little or no control over the daily affairs of state.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
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
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
He and Cleopatra needed to take time to discuss critical affairs of state.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
