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ministries

NOUN
the functions of the clergy
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NOUN
a department of state
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A joint statement by the three foreign ministries said: "The victims of this incident and their families deserve justice and accountability, and we will continue to seek answers on their behalf."

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

"We lack essential supplies because importing beekeeping equipment from the other side is not permitted," Al-Dabba told AFP, saying he had approached external organisations and ministries in Gaza and the occupied West Bank for help.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

He said meetings between investors and government ministries -- sometimes involving confidential information -- can help calm some fears and promote a better image of the country and region.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

With little support in congress, he faces headwinds to cutting ministries and shedding state jobs, as well as his plans to build mega-prisons.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

He also found that the evangelical ministries were hobbled without adequate salaries to attract professional staff members and without centers of their own where students could gather, socialize, and study the Bible.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times



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