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secretary

[sek-ri-ter-ee] / ˈsɛk rɪˌtɛr i /




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Now Shah—as well as former state Senate President Troy Jackson or Secretary of State Shenna Bellows—could flock back to the potential Senate availability, having lost the governor’s race.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

“You are in violation of the law right now on civilian harm,” Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., told Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll at a hearing in May.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged member states to "pull their weight" and ensure Ukraine gets what it needs "to defend its sovereignty".

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Trump departed Washington for the key summit late Monday, travelling with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in tow.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

Garfield had intended Secretary of State Blaine to deal with any other pressing government problems that summer during his planned presidential vacation.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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