cabinet minister
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cabinet minister
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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Kent Police is yet to comment, but cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds said officers "did deal with it swiftly".
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
In its nomination, Tonga highlighted A-Baki's roles as a cabinet minister, the first women ambassador from Ecuador to Washington and ambassador to Qatar.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Serbia plans fell apart after weeks of protests and the indictment of a cabinet minister who pushed through project approvals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Modi has not spoken publicly about the protests, but a cabinet minister said he had promised to take the "strongest possible steps" to protect the interest of the students.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
He was a stout, blunt man, not nearly as polished as I would have expected from a cabinet minister.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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