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Recent Examples of ministate
His ministate is hierarchical, patriarchal and militaristic, a utilitarian utopia rather than a revolutionary experiment.
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New York Times, 13 May 2021
Islamic State also tried to establish a ministate of its own in the Indonesian regency of Poso, on Sulawesi island, in 2015.
—Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 7 June 2018
Within this unwieldy land, rebel groups may well possess tools for military enforcement and economic extraction, but their ministates remain combustible and profoundly limited, lacking reliable public utilities and transparent justice systems.
—Jack Losh, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2018
New York Times, 13 May 2021
Islamic State also tried to establish a ministate of its own in the Indonesian regency of Poso, on Sulawesi island, in 2015.
—Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 7 June 2018
Within this unwieldy land, rebel groups may well possess tools for military enforcement and economic extraction, but their ministates remain combustible and profoundly limited, lacking reliable public utilities and transparent justice systems.
—Jack Losh, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministate
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This coalition was established in 2001 around the China-Russia axis to create cohesion and coordination among broadly congenial nation-states.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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From ransomware attacks that can cripple supply chains to sophisticated nation-state campaigns targeting critical infrastructure, the threats facing companies today are pervasive, costly, and constantly evolving.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The first part of the movie is devoted to taking us inside his local empire of warped belief, which skews right-wing.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Bad Boy Records, which is just one part of Combs' business empire, has sold more than half a billion records.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Fifth Republic, founded by President de Gaulle in 1958, was designed to end the chronic instability that had plagued France’s Third and Fourth republics earlier in the 20th century.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Founders were part-time statesmen whose duty was to put the long-term interests of the fledgling republic ahead of personal interests.—
Les Rubin,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Last season’s winners Paris Saint-Germain had players from eight different nations in their starting line-up.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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What's Next The government faces steep socioeconomic and cultural headwinds that have frustrated other nations, and whether ending the two-child policy will make a significant difference on the trend remains uncertain.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sunday is International Overdose Awareness Day, and those who frequent the Boston Common have already witnessed the memorial to lives lost in the commonwealth.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Courier Journal previously reported that mosquito season is getting longer in the commonwealth.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Aug. 2025
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The kingdom is experiencing a decline in oil prices, which have fallen below $70 per barrel, and is seeking to diversify its economy through initiatives in non-oil sectors, including tourism, technology, and infrastructure development.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Who is right will have big implications for the kingdom.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Swiatek will likely also pay an additional 4% tax in Poland, reducing her championship winnings by an additional $162,000. Sinner, originally from Italy, will pay no additional taxes because his primary residence is in the income tax-free microstate of Monaco.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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According to the 2025 Knight Frank Wealth Report, a cool $1 million will get you just 205 square feet of space in this glittering microstate on the French Riviera.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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Consequently, Persia abandoned its westward expansion, while various Greek city-states formed a tenuous alliance that lasted nearly 50 years.—
Debbie Felton,
The Conversation,
8 Aug. 2025
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When Singapore gained independence in 1965 after its separation from Malaysia, few expected the small city-state — which turns 60 on Saturday — to survive.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Ministate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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