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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the British ministers at the international peace conference
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as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
our minister gives an interesting sermon every week
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as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
she's merely a minister of the corporation
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Pastor Brian Leong recalls a life-changing moment at a ministers' conference several years ago when the speaker challenged the audience.
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Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Zelensky held talks Thursday in Brussels with NATO and European Union leaders, and the German and Ukrainian defense ministers signed an agreement to jointly develop an air defense system to counter ballistic missiles.
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Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Zelenskyy held talks Thursday in Brussels with NATO and European Union leaders, and the German and Ukrainian defense ministers signed an agreement to jointly develop an air defense system to counter ballistic missiles.
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Barry Hatton,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking at the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels on Thursday.
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Mosheh Gains,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Zelensky held talks Thursday in Brussels with NATO and European Union leaders, and the German and Ukrainian defense ministers signed an agreement to jointly develop an air defense system to counter ballistic missiles.
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Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Zelenskyy held talks Thursday in Brussels with NATO and European Union leaders, and the German and Ukrainian defense ministers signed an agreement to jointly develop an air defense system to counter ballistic missiles.
—
Barry Hatton,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking at the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels on Thursday.
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Mosheh Gains,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minister
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On Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are set to meet again in Washington for the fifth meeting to bring about an end to the war.
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Parmida is also an ambassador for bodybuilding apparel brand Darc Sport, per her Instagram.
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Jerry Brown left seminary before becoming a priest but made his Jesuit education central to his political identity — especially his frugality, environmentalism and preference for rehabilitation over incarceration.
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Or the priest electing to stay in the city and open his doors to at-risk youths even as most of his flock had fled to the suburbs.
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Gonzalez refused to speak to deputies during his arrest or his interrogation, authorities said.
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Likewise, the board has approved several permanent replacements selected by Chait for top administrators who are leaving the district, including the departing deputy superintendent of instruction, Karla Estrada.
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The talks will include US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner and the US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.
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Some nations support Costa’s backchannel proposal As European leaders left overnight after the summit wrapped up, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever joked that Costa would be the envoy to Moscow.
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She was born into slavery in the North and later won her freedom, becoming an acclaimed speaker, preacher and activist.
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According to the Daily Mail report, the preacher and Key exchanged a series of text messages in the spring of 2026 that his wife eventually read.
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The market’s LatAm Content Meeting has lured delegates from Latin America, with the largest group coming from Brazil this year.
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The page itself isn’t very detailed on the things the delegates were voting on, Kratz said, because the secretary was tired of it.
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Key Facts At least eight states, nearly all of which are led by Democratic governors, will not send representatives to the fair, according to multiple outlets.
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Even if Arraez doesn’t earn the fan selection, the Giants are required to have at least one representative, who would be selected through the players vote and Commissioner’s Office.
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Robin, our hero, is the son of a country clergyman.
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The trio of vicars starts with James Norton as Sidney Chambers, the doe-eyed clergyman with a taste for cool jazz and clever women.
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“Minister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minister. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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