deputy minister
Britishnoun
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Jewell, deputy minister for social care, said a national social care service for Wales was a "massive priority" for her and the Plaid Cymru government.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, Shen Yu-chung, deputy minister of Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, which handles relations involving Beijing, said Monday that the Chinese actions were a new kind of “gray zone” activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
He has been nominated as deputy minister for trade and industry - a significant demotion.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Gaza native and former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath was earlier tapped to head the governing committee.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 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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