Department of State
noun phrase
: the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries
Examples of Department of State in a Sentence
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The Department of State announced a reward of up to $10 million for information that leads to his arrest.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie was recovered after divers spotted a red construction vehicle in the river and alerted the Maryland Department of State.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 7 May 2024
Authorities note that the Department of State does not send notification letters or emails about selection.
—Daniel Shoer Roth, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Unified Command salvage teams said its teams had earlier found one of the construction vehicles reported missing when the bridge collapsed in March and notified the Maryland Department of State Police.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 1 May 2024
First-time voters or individuals who are casting a ballot in a new precinct will need to show identification, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
Every home should have a disaster supply kit, recommends the Texas Department of State Health Services.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2024
Last year, Ríos received the International Women of Courage award from the US Department of State.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 22 Apr. 2024
The Department of State and the Department of Education must give a recommendation to the Legislature no later than Dec. 1 on what that would entail.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie was recovered after divers spotted a red construction vehicle in the river and alerted the Maryland Department of State.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 7 May 2024
Authorities note that the Department of State does not send notification letters or emails about selection.
—Daniel Shoer Roth, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Unified Command salvage teams said its teams had earlier found one of the construction vehicles reported missing when the bridge collapsed in March and notified the Maryland Department of State Police.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 1 May 2024
First-time voters or individuals who are casting a ballot in a new precinct will need to show identification, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
Every home should have a disaster supply kit, recommends the Texas Department of State Health Services.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2024
Last year, Ríos received the International Women of Courage award from the US Department of State.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 22 Apr. 2024
The Department of State and the Department of Education must give a recommendation to the Legislature no later than Dec. 1 on what that would entail.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Department of State.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Department%20of%20State. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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