Department of State

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that sets forth and maintains the foreign policy of the U.S., especially in negotiations with foreign governments and international organizations. DOS

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Department of State Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch primarily responsible for making and conducting foreign policy. It is commonly called the State Department and is headed by the secretary of state. Its activities include negotiating treaties, coordinating correspondence and information programs with foreign governments, and administering economic aid to developing nations.

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Department of State

Department of State also did not immediately update on its website the name change for the body of water.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

“Two voters subject to cases referred by the Michigan Department of State were American citizens,” it says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Lee was lead counsel on Department of State v.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

Department of State for using a private investigator license to make artwork and that the images on screen are taken from her case file.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Someone from the United States Department of State was calling and wanted to speak with me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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