Secretary of State
noun phrase
1
: the head of the U.S. government department that is in charge of how the country relates to and deals with foreign countries
2
: the head of one of several important departments of the British government
the Secretary of State for Home Affairs
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Among the talking heads here is former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who outlines Carstens’ singular approach, which is a mix of empathy toward the families affected but also keen negotiation abilities in and of themselves.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
The agreement with El Salvador followed discussions between that country’s president, Nayib Bukele, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about housing migrants in El Salvador’s notorious prisons.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
The agreement follows discussions between President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador and Secretary of State Marco Rubio about housing migrants in El Salvador's notorious prison.
—arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2025
In 2019, the Legislature approved a sweeping overhaul that banned paying petition gatherers per signature, among other things, and also required petition gatherers to register with the Secretary of State.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
The agreement with El Salvador followed discussions between that country’s president, Nayib Bukele, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about housing migrants in El Salvador’s notorious prisons.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
The agreement follows discussions between President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador and Secretary of State Marco Rubio about housing migrants in El Salvador's notorious prison.
—arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2025
In 2019, the Legislature approved a sweeping overhaul that banned paying petition gatherers per signature, among other things, and also required petition gatherers to register with the Secretary of State.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Secretary of State.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Secretary%20of%20State. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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