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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Secretary of State Marco Rubio made that determination earlier this year, citing Khalil's advocacy.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio made calls to both sides in an attempt to de-escalate.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement King Charles III was seated next to Trump, the pair flanked by Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who also joined the state visit — viewed the items alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio made calls to both sides in an attempt to de-escalate.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement King Charles III was seated next to Trump, the pair flanked by Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who also joined the state visit — viewed the items alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Secretary of State.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Secretary%20of%20State. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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