deputy minister
Britishnoun
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SINGAPORE—As the equivalent of a deputy minister for defense, Desmond Choo helps oversee this city-state’s military in a tough geopolitical neighborhood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
"We have no-one to work in the hotels, drive our buses or work in construction; we don't have masons or mechanics," warns Francis Candil, deputy minister for welfare.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The former deputy minister of economic development corresponded with Epstein for several years, the files show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
On Monday, she sacked his wife, Camilla Fabri, who served as deputy minister for international communication.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
“It’s a disgrace,” charged the deputy minister of defense, shattering his glasses on the table.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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