government official
Example Sentences
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A former Nigerian government official told AFP that when Abuja rebuffed US overtures to take in Venezuelans last year, "we knew there would be consequences".
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
And you’re right: This would be a rare case of a former top government official actually doing time.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
In this age of fairness and reason, it’s hard to imagine a government official misusing power to keep secrets, but I’m told it happens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
On Wednesday, a US government official said Artan had not been allowed to enter the country because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations".
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
In her case, the government official interceded, and she survived.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
