State Department
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In a joint statement released on Wednesday by the US State Department, the three countries said the deal was "contingent on a complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Washington plans to commit $13.5 million towards Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts, the US State Department said last week.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Dozens of ministerial-level entreaties by the State Department helped deliver contributions of medical personnel from the U.K. and allies across Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
People didn’t come to the series with a working knowledge of the State Department, ready to see what the renegades were like.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
State Department so they could be shared with Brazil’s officials.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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