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 group of nearly 30 influencers in Washington this week has an audience of around 40 million across social media channels, a State Department spokesperson said in an email.
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Will Daniel, Fortune Europe, 10 July 2024
Mora Namdar – Namdar served as the acting assistant secretary of state in the State Department from December 2020 until January 2021.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
In an email statement, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said visa records are confidential under law and details of individual cases could not be discussed.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
After a long career in academia — interrupted by two years at the State Department — Professor Cohen has retired.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 July 2024
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Will Daniel, Fortune Europe, 10 July 2024
Mora Namdar – Namdar served as the acting assistant secretary of state in the State Department from December 2020 until January 2021.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
In an email statement, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said visa records are confidential under law and details of individual cases could not be discussed.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
After a long career in academia — interrupted by two years at the State Department — Professor Cohen has retired.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 July 2024
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“State Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/State%20Department. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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