foreign secretary
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of foreign secretary
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that Modi "strongly" conveyed India's long-held stand to Trump during a phone call between the two leaders on Tuesday.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025
Foreign secretary David Lammy has played down US president-elect Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2025
Foreign secretary James Cleverley has said that six Chinese officials have been removed from the UK, by China.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2022
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab told the BBC earlier:
From The Guardian • Nov. 17, 2019
Foreign secretary under Louis-Philippe, 1832-1834, and prime minister, 1835-1836.
From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various
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