public service

NOUN

government employment or appointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil service

WEAK

benevolences good works philanthropies public life works

Example Sentences

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He added that voters would judge the government at the next election on whether they had delivered improvements to public services and the NHS.

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The statement also called on the the finance minister to return with proposals that put "public services first, ensure taxpayers' money is used efficiently, and deliver for families and communities across Northern Ireland".

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First Minister John Swinney said there had been a "huge effort to keep transport moving and public services open".

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Chris said like many other public services, there was a need for investment.

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In response the government said an "operational performance and change board" had been established to "strategically analyse the size and scope of the public service".

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