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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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The ministry of finance is scheduled to auction about 700 billion yen of 20-year JGBs on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In a video posted Wednesday, Transport Minister Said bin Hamood bin Said Al Maawali said that international conventions signed by Oman forbade taking tolls for passage, but that talks were ongoing with the foreign ministry.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"Each degree raised reduces energy needs by around 10%," the ministry said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated calls for a US investigation on Wednesday, when asked about Wang's case by the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But my grandfather insisted that God was calling him to serve through the ministry.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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