affairs of state
Example Sentences
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However, despite her regular visits from the US head of state, she sought to keep Balmoral as place where the affairs of state did not usually intrude.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would tolerate no corruption or treachery in affairs of state while his country is struggling to find the means to defend itself against Russian invaders.
From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2023
Netanyahu insists that his wife keeps out of affairs of state.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2023
Well, the dictionary defines it as an official set of rules governing affairs of state or other governmental occasions.
From Salon • May 14, 2022
The queen, his step-grandmother, became regent in his place, and would handle all affairs of state until the prince was old enough to take over.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
