State Department
noun
: the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries
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Crowley is chief of protocol — a State Department role.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In April 2025, the State Department upgraded El Salvador’s travel advisory to its highest level, citing a drop in violent crimes and murders.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Already, the State Department has revoked the visas of several Morena lawmakers, including the governor of Baja California.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Concerned citizens can also enroll in the State Department's Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel and security updates.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In April 2025, the State Department upgraded El Salvador’s travel advisory to its highest level, citing a drop in violent crimes and murders.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Already, the State Department has revoked the visas of several Morena lawmakers, including the governor of Baja California.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Concerned citizens can also enroll in the State Department's Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel and security updates.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for State Department
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“State Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/State%20Department. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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