government official

Example Sentences

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On June 10, 2021, the agreement says, Wang received a message from a government official about “China’s Stance on the Xinjiang Issue.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“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

If the person being sued is a government official, most commonly a cop, then they could only be liable if it was obvious that the cop’s action was illegal.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

A senior government official told Reuters news agency that Pakistan was confident it could get Iran to attend the talks.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In her case, the government official interceded, and she survived.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann