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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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There are around 1,000 in total who have said they want to leave South Africa, the ministry has said.

From Barron's • 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

Alodid is a Sudanese refugee with a residence permit valid until 2028, according to the UK interior ministry.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Lebanese health ministry said at least eight people were killed and 32 were injured, but added that the figures were provisional because rescuers were still searching through rubble.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It is an interesting precept on which to found a ministry: The First Evangelical Baptist Church of the Twin-Prone.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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