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ministry

[min-uh-stree] / ˈmɪn ə stri /
NOUN
the functions of the clergy
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NOUN
a department of state
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Asked about US President Donald Trump's threats, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Friday that "sanctions and pressure will not help resolve the issue".

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Among other things, it is meant to boost "the alignment of development strategies", Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters ahead of Wang's visit.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

The ministry said a drone entered Romanian airspace near Galati before crashing in an unpopulated area around Tulcea, close to Ukraine.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

The French foreign ministry said they were monitoring how the pair were being treated, as well as their access to legal representation.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

He then pursued his studies with more vigor than before and decided at last to enter the ministry.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

A joint statement by the three foreign ministries said: "The victims of this incident and their families deserve justice and accountability, and we will continue to seek answers on their behalf."

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

It presented itself as a body created to attract foreign investment into Africa's most populous country, operating from an office inside the Federal Secretariat in Abuja - the huge complex that houses Nigeria's government ministries.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

With little support in congress, he faces headwinds to cutting ministries and shedding state jobs, as well as his plans to build mega-prisons.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

He has also announced plans to cut back the state by reducing the number of ministries and public servants.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Kabul Radio, the ministries of Communication and the Interior, and the Foreign Ministry building had also been captured.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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