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 December, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described violence against women and girls as a "national emergency" as she announced plans for the specialist investigation teams.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: "This surge in enforcement activity takes us to the highest level in British history. Illegal workers and rogue employers have nowhere to hide."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 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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