cabinet minister
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cabinet minister
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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The role was first created in the 12th century and Lord Carrington - the son of a former Conservative cabinet minister - has held the office since King Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
In a post on X, former cabinet minister Rory Stewart praised Martin for speaking "fluently and diplomatically - while also standing up for values, peace and European allies".
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
It comes as Labour former cabinet minister Lord Blunkett repeated his call for McSweeney to leave Downing Street on Sunday.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
The peer faces an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office, after claims he sent market-sensitive government information to Epstein whilst a cabinet minister in Gordon Brown's New Labour government.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
A big, fat former cabinet minister named Bakili Muluzi then became president, bringing with him his own brand of troubles.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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