Home Secretary
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Home Secretary
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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"These scenes have caused disruption for people and, given that people are dressed in black wearing balaclavas, there is a fear factor and obvious malign intent being communicated to our residents," the Home Secretary said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The family lawyers cited statements made by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and counter-terror police bosses that terrorist Al-Shamie was not on their radar and unknown to them.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
In January, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said plans to overhaul policing services would not see the Welsh government given new powers.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper banned the group on advice from the police and security officials after an escalating spate of break-ins targeting Elbit, an Israeli-owned defence firm.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Friends sent petitions too, everybody signed them, but the Home Secretary could never do anything.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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