officialdom
Example Sentences
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Far worse than the hateful conduct of the Republican rabble, however, is the justification of it by Republican officialdom — and their attacks on officials who seek to investigate and discourage those threats.
From Salon
Onlookers gathered to watch the rituals of aftermath: trucks sirening up, the clatter of officialdom.
From New York Times
Simon acknowledged that the tour may have little leverage to influence Chinese officialdom.
From New York Times
But Simon acknowledged that the tour may have little leverage to influence Chinese officialdom.
From New York Times
Flanked by masked men with assault rifles, Jimmy Cherizier, who goes by the name “Barbecue,” strode to the monument in the white suit and collar of palace officialdom and roused the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times
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