civil servant
Example Sentences
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He said the ministers and civil servants tasked with delivering these priorities had to act more quickly and stop being so focused on strategy and reviews.
From BBC
Like Mavis Gallant and Lawrence Durrell, Jhabvala set many stories within the international milieu of diplomats and civil servants.
The chief secretary to the Treasury told the Commons on Wednesday an inquiry into pre-Budget leaks was under way, led by top Treasury civil servant James Bowler and had "the full support of the chancellor".
From BBC
The College of Europe is an independent school attended by aspiring EU civil servants.
From BBC
When South Korea's leader declared martial law a year ago, one young woman blocked a tank, a civil servant resigned in protest and a lawmaker switched sides to remove him from office.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
