State Department
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A State Department official confirmed only that Rubio was traveling with Trump.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Daniel Remler, who led AI policy at the State Department during the Biden administration and took part in the Geneva talks, cast doubt on Chinese claims of disinterest in AGI and ignorance of its risks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Rubio’s visit to the Vatican was long-planned and was focused on “discussing areas of mutual concern and opportunity” with the Catholic Church.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The US State Department has said it will start to revoke the passports of Americans who owe significant amounts of child support.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The Nationalists also rejected interracial cooperation, and both the National Party and the American State Department saw fit to exaggerate the size and importance of the new organization for their own ends.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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