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Meanings of former defence in English

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Usage of former defence in English
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Russian Duma impeachment committee against Yeltsin hears evidence from former defence minister.
The Irish Times
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Then-Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman was furious and contacted former defence chief Tim Keating.
Radio NZ
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It also wouldn't say whether it had offered former defence ministers a similar service.
Radio NZ
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The former defence secretary Leon Panetta also warned of long-term diplomatic and military consequences.
The Guardian
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He is increasingly critical of his former defence minister, Santos.
Reuters
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He reiterated his criticism of the BBC and its former defence correspondent, Andrew Gilligan.
The Guardian
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In a local daily The Island, the former defence secretary rejected the allegations against him.
Reuters
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Dr Coleman was said to be furious - and contacted former defence chief Tim Keating.
Radio NZ
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Wardak is a former defence minister and considered a close ally of the outgoing president.
Reuters
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The former defence secretary hinted at policy differences with President Trump in his resignation letter.
Radio NZ
11
A close associate of former defence minister Joe Modise was also a director of the company.
The South African
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It doesn't seem fair to blame her for the former defence secretary's past conduct towards women.
The Guardian
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The army said Mainty, the leader of the mutiny, was the ex-bodyguard of a former defence minister.
Reuters
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Standing alongside the military officers are Saddam's former defence minister at the time and his personal secretary.
The Irish Times
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Tory reformers expressed exasperation when a former defence minister warned of an "aggressive homosexual community".
The Guardian
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Liz Truss was appointed trade minister, while Gavin Williamson, former defence minister, returned to government as education minister.
Reuters
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