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public service

NOUN
government employment or appointment
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"I've known and respected Jay Clayton for decades. His intelligence, temperament and deep commitment to public service will make him a terrific DNI," added Jim Hines, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As somebody who was at the DOJ for 21 years, I find that to be anathema to how I thought about public service.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

After a life devoted to public service or writing for think tanks, he isn’t a wealthy man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Lamm portrayed Colossal’s de-extinction efforts as something of a public service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

On the radio, the announcer reads public service classifieds.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr



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