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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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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei reportedly responded that “nothing has been finalized.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to commit sufficient resources to defence investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state TV that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has been finalised".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

India’s foreign ministry initially said that of the 24 Indian crew on the ship, 21 had been rescued while three sailors were missing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Oliver was deeply religious and had for a long time considered the ministry to be his calling.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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