civil servant
Example Sentences
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He sacked Health Secretary Aslam Ghori, the country's top civil servant for the department, a statement from his office said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
"The most important issues for me are the economy and cost of living," said civil servant Afolayan Abdullahi, 42, who said he intended to vote for Tinubu.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Kenyan civil servant Geoffrey Mosiria called for the series to be banned in Kenya, arguing that it conflates polygamy with cheating, fraud and abuse.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Government spending, including civil servant bonuses and social assistance, helped underpin consumption, while investment was driven by infrastructure projects under national priority programs, the central bank noted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
My father liked to think I was a civil servant.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
