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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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The foreign ministry of France, Mali's former colonial power, said: "French nationals are advised to make arrangements to leave Mali temporarily as soon as possible on the commercial flights that are still available."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

If a company exceeds the production quota by more than 30%, they might face a fine of up to 10 times their illegal gains, the ministry said late Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The war has thrown around one million people out of work directly and another million indirectly, according to early estimates cited by Gholamhossein Mohammadi, an official at Iran’s Labor and Social-Affairs ministry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

But some firms appear to be exploiting the supply crunch by stockpiling syringes and selling them at higher prices, according to the ministry.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Because now Paul knew that none of the wonders and miracles that followed his ministry could be due to his own virtues.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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