cabinet minister
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cabinet minister
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
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
"For a number of reasons", explains one former Tory cabinet minister.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Llyr Gruffydd, cabinet minister for rural resilience and sustainability, said "farmers told us loud and clear they need certainty and stability — and that is exactly what we are delivering".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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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