minister
Example Sentences
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Zia, who was the country's first female prime minister, died on Tuesday from a prolonged illness.
From BBC
Wednesday's raids took place in Istanbul and 24 other provinces including Ankara and Yalova, the minister said.
From Barron's
Opponents initially called for Constance to stand down, then for Swinney to sack her - however the first minister backed his colleague.
From BBC
Liberal Democrat politician Jenny Randerson became the first female Liberal Democrat minister anywhere, when she was appointed Wales's Minister for Culture, Sport and the Welsh Language in 2000.
From BBC
Andriy Zagorodnyuk, a former defense minister, said the proliferation of drones and missiles means people will be gradually phased out of the battlefield and unmanned vehicles will take over.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.