secretary
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General secretary Paul Whiteman said schools serving the most deprived communities were facing "an uphill battle" to reach Ofsted's new "expected standard" grade in achievement.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Since January, tech executives, venture capitalists and business leaders have donated roughly $93 million to a nonprofit called Building a Better California, according to data on the secretary of state’s website.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The defense secretary sparred with Democrats over his handling of the war in Iran and management of the Pentagon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Despite the parting shot from Kennedy, the US health secretary still speaks with Tedros on a regular basis.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
“I am not a washerwoman, Nell. I am not a secretary or a bookkeeper. For your information, I am a detective. In fact, I am the first woman Mr. Pinkerton has ever employed as such.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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