State Department

noun

: the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries

Examples of State Department in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The State Department did not answer questions about whether Biden’s blockage of offensive weapons to Israel emboldens Hamas and Hezbollah. Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 11 May 2024 Republican lawmakers in Congress, who have raised questions about the mission, are blocking $40 million of the $100 million the State Department has pledged. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 The Biden administration believes that Israel has most likely violated international standards in failing to protect civilians in Gaza but has not found specific instances that would justify the withholding of military aid, the State Department told Congress on Friday. Michael Crowley, New York Times, 10 May 2024 Although the White House said Israel had provided assurances that both gates would be at least partially reopened by Wednesday, the State Department said those promises had not been fulfilled. Shannon K. Crawford, ABC News, 9 May 2024 Boise State Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program The Boise State Department of Accountancy operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for anyone who makes $64,000 or less annually. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024 Inits latest filing with the New York State Department of Labor, Tesla indicated that five more employees are expected to be laid off beginning Aug. 1 at the Buffalo plant. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 So far, there are more than 150 hair-straightening products on store shelves that contain formaldehyde, according to the New York State Department of Health. Jonathan Franklin, NPR, 8 May 2024 And the State Department’s special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism was meeting with technology companies on how to combat the rise in hateful conflict online. Zeke Miller, Fortune, 7 May 2024

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“State Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/State%20Department. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

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