State Department

noun

: the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries

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The State Department also added Russia’s Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops—which Kirillov headed—to its list of sanctioned entities. —

Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Rubio, a three-term senator, appears to be on track for his colleagues to confirm his appointment to be the nation's top diplomat running the State Department. —

Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024 Former State Department officials and crafters of the 1997 Leahy law were among those advising and backing the lawsuit. —

Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024 Some progress on Gaza ceasefire Trump’s statements come as the State Department and some Israeli officials are signaling progress towards a limited deal to exchange some of the hostages held by Hamas for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. —

Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for State Department

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