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caretaker government

NOUN
coalition government
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By contrast, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, who is the most senior member of the current civilian caretaker government, has had little to say on military affairs and has largely been sidelined, diplomats say.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 8, 2026

A caretaker government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus paved the way for what many saw as Bangladesh’s most free elections in a long time.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 13, 2026

"The caretaker government has fairly broad possibilities to rule the Netherlands, including passing a budget, for example, and changing legislation," said De Lange.

From Barron's Oct. 29, 2025

Since then, the country has been run by a caretaker government led by Najib Mikati, who was nominated as Prime Minister-designate but never formed a government.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2024

The caretaker government met in council and desperately made guesses.

From Talents, Incorporated by Leinster, Murray




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