matters of state
Example Sentences
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Her attention was directed instead to matters of state, where she transformed the empire radically.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
It is not the first time ministers have attempted to engage the public directly in matters of state.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024
The government is in place until February elections, and under Pakistani law, it only handles day-to-day matters of state.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023
They can intervene on matters of federal law, and perhaps on matters of state law, but not on questions of the state’s constitution.
From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2022
"Up, up! We have matters of state to discuss."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
