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ministry

[min-uh-stree] / ˈmɪn ə stri /
NOUN
the functions of the clergy
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NOUN
a department of state
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After the defence ministry published a statement on the matter, "dozens" of other groups contacted the authorities to enquire about the scheme, Myronenko said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The ministry didn’t say how many were civilians or combatants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In a statement sent to the BBC earlier in April a defence ministry spokesman confirmed that males aged 17 and older were required to obtain prior approval for stays abroad lasting longer than three months.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But Iran said otherwise, with the country’s foreign ministry issuing a statement warning of “dire consequences” for Israel’s “criminal acts.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Before his calling to the ministry he had dated.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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