head of state
Americannoun
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The last time a Spanish head of state visited the territories in 2007, Rabat pulled its ambassador from Madrid, and another royal visit may cause further diplomatic tensions.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
The world's oldest serving head of state, Biya landed in Yaounde at around 1600 GMT from Geneva, where he had been staying since June 7 on what his office called "a short private stay".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
His absence sparked further speculation about his health, but the government has continually debunked reports that the head of state has been in hospital.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The ICC hasn’t successfully prosecuted a single head of state, nor has it deterred crimes in continuing conflicts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
If the Mutual resembled a government for African-Americans in the new century, then C. C. Spaulding served as its head of state.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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