matters of state
Example Sentences
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Her attention was directed instead to matters of state, where she transformed the empire radically.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
As attorney general, the chief legal adviser to the government, Braverman dealt with highly sensitive matters of state.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on all matters of state, spoke publicly about the suspected poisonings last month.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2023
They can intervene on matters of federal law, and perhaps on matters of state law, but not on questions of the state’s constitution.
From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2022
Many of the Empire’s leaders—generals, the Blood Shrike, even the Emperor—make a yearly pilgrimage to the Augurs' mountain lair, seeking counsel on matters of state.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
