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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
I don't care by what ministry it's accomplished, so long as it's done
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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
the ranks of the ministry have dwindled considerably in recent years
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Recent Examples of ministry
The Lebanese health ministry says more than 4,000 people have been killed since the war began on March 2, including at least 600 women and children.
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Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 June 2026
In 2006, Raul Castro chose Valdés to lead the telecommunications ministry in his first major decision after taking over presidential powers from his convalescing brother, Fidel.
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Andrea Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The foreign ministry and the Guards have been noted to have different interests throughout the conflict, sometimes contradicting each other.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
In Saudi Arabia, some financial institutions and ministries allowed staff a noon start after the Green Falcons’ opening match against Uruguay; when Saudi Arabia beat Argentina at the 2022 tournament, the king declared a national holiday.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 June 2026
In 2006, Raul Castro chose Valdés to lead the telecommunications ministry in his first major decision after taking over presidential powers from his convalescing brother, Fidel.
—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The foreign ministry and the Guards have been noted to have different interests throughout the conflict, sometimes contradicting each other.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
In Saudi Arabia, some financial institutions and ministries allowed staff a noon start after the Green Falcons’ opening match against Uruguay; when Saudi Arabia beat Argentina at the 2022 tournament, the king declared a national holiday.
—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministry
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Issued by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, a state instrumentality created under the Wyoming Stable Token Act (2023), FRNT is fully reserved and managed in partnership with Franklin Templeton.
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.
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The agreement affects around 530 individuals who have filed abuse claims against current or former members of the city's Catholic clergy.
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Few commoners could read Latin, which helped the clergy retain a monopoly on biblical interpretation.
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But that may also make Iranian oil less attractive to China, which has been buying it at a discount because Iran under sanctions has few other means to sell.
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None of these senior members of this genocidal regime are good guys, by any means.
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So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
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Parishioners at Saint Agnes said they were saddened by the schism and would continue to pray for a united church.
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The company’s instruments are useful to astronomers and are often found in remote observatories like Starfront.
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Some countries have moved to ban or block certain markets entirely, and in the United States, the rapid growth of event contracts has sparked an ongoing fight between federal regulators and state authorities over whether these products are closer to financial instruments or unlicensed gambling.
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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
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The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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In all 11 host cities, federal agents are leading operations to keep drones away from match-day crowds.
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The average time for an applicant to be on-duty is now 326 days for special agents and 256 days for police officers, the agency said.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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“Ministry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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