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secretary

[sek-ri-ter-ee] / ˈsɛk rɪˌtɛr i /




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According to the California secretary of state, people who are homeless can register to vote using the location where they spend most of their time, whether that be a shelter or intersection.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Healey's decision to quit is a particularly big blow to Sir Keir, given the former defence secretary was one of the prime minister's most loyal cabinet allies.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

John Healey, U.K. defense secretary, quit over the government’s refusal to materially increase military spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Nothing indicates that lowering the age to 14 will turn the situation around," secretary general Maria Frisk said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

When she first visited Kubat at his office, she couldn’t get past his secretary to see him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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