civil servant
Example Sentences
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The BEA is led by a civil servant, Vipin Arora, who started his job during the Biden administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Those who were on leave were told the plans would already be under way by the time they returned, according to a senior civil servant familiar with the discussions.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Nasser Al-Dhafiri, a civil servant in his forties, described "immense psychological pressure" on ordinary people as the attacks sparked fears of electricity outages.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
For Paco Penades, a 43-year-old civil servant, it was difficult to focus on work after watching Spain lift the World Cup for the second time.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Self-taught, the youngest daughter of a senior civil servant.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
