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

The federal indictment detailed alleged bribes paid by Chen and his associates, including luxury watches worth millions of dollars to a senior government official from an unnamed country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

Someone called out from the front of the house; Tree-ear recognized the voice of the government official Yee.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park