government official

Example Sentences

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“I cannot imagine how any responsible government official or body would agree that they are not capable of self-governance, literally,” Helfand said.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

At the gas station, former government official Shariful Islam said he had already waited for three hours elsewhere, but "the pump stopped refuelling, as there was no oil left".

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

French government official Francois-Xavier Lauch said at the time that the four who died were "already quite far into the sea".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Alaniz, the court has allowed local officials in Texas to remain immune from prosecution for arresting a journalist who published information she received from a government official.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

In a later proceeding, a government official asked her, “How did she go?”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann