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ministries

NOUN
the functions of the clergy
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NOUN
a department of state
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They have been asked to provide an equivalency assessment of their grades -- one they cannot possibly meet because, he said, "there are no functioning ministries or institutions" in Gaza.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

It presented itself as a body created to attract foreign investment into Africa's most populous country, operating from an office inside the Federal Secretariat in Abuja - the huge complex that houses Nigeria's government ministries.

From BBC Jul. 11, 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 has also announced plans to cut back the state by reducing the number of ministries and public servants.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

The Portuguese marveled at how efficiently the Kingdom of Kongo collected taxes and assembled its court and ministries.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver



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