public servant

Example Sentences

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The obscure law bans a person from soliciting or receiving nonpublic information from a public servant by means of their office or employment with the intent to obtain a benefit.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

That was in keeping with the career of a public servant who had spent four decades serving both Democratic and Republican presidents.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

But it’s important to have Smith on the record — and for the country to see him as the sober, serious public servant he is.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Justice Secretary David Lammy said: "Helen was an extraordinary public servant whose life's work and her legacy are defined by courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice."

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

But if this were true, Zeitoun thought, he was a very dedicated public servant.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers