Secretary of State

noun phrase

: the head of the U.S. government department that is in charge of how the country relates to and deals with foreign countries

: the head of one of several important departments of the British government

the Secretary of State for Home Affairs

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The abrupt termination of Dr. Anthony Fauci's federal security detail reflects a pattern seen with other high-profile former officials, such as former National Security Adviser John Bolton, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and his top aide Brian Hook. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025 Vintage Trump Trump surprised Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who ventured that the displacement would be only temporary. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025 Nichols pressed the government's attorneys for a reason why Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is the acting head of USAID, needs to place the employees on leave Friday night. —

Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2025 According to a Secretary of State filing, Shahin Properties was formed on Jan. 3, 2024. —

Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Secretary of State

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