minister
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
Swinney accused UK ministers of "twiddling their thumbs" while the cost of living for rural households skyrockets.
From BBC
The prime minister has control over when to fire the missiles, but Britain's nuclear arsenal is part of Nato's defence shield.
From BBC
Rachida Dati, a right-winger who until recently was the culture minister, wants to become the capital's second woman mayor in a row.
From Barron's
On Sunday, Tony Burke, Australia’s minister for home affairs, said the Australian government had done “everything we could” to give the women a chance for a safe future in Australia.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
