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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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In its statement late on Tuesday, the Russian defence ministry said this year's parade would include representatives of all branches of Russia's armed forces and a colourful fly-past.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The war has thrown around one million people out of work directly and another million indirectly, according to early estimates cited by Gholamhossein Mohammadi, an official at Iran’s Labor and Social-Affairs ministry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

If a company exceeds the production quota by more than 30%, they might face a fine of up to 10 times their illegal gains, the ministry said late Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The decision “is based on our national interest and commitment to contributing effectively to meeting the market’s pressing needs,” the ministry said.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

War ministry flags as big as tanks hang from the rafters.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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