secretary
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In the immediate moment, the prime minister, already drained of much authority, has to find a new defence secretary.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
John Healey, U.K. defense secretary, quit over the government’s refusal to materially increase military spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Nothing indicates that lowering the age to 14 will turn the situation around," secretary general Maria Frisk said in a statement.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Bass’ press secretary, Paige Sterling said in a statement that there was “nothing new” to note regarding Kenneth Bass’ participation in the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The commanding officer’s secretary, a red-cheeked man with a duck-like walk, burst in the door.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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