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public official

NOUN
civil servant
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NOUN
government employee
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“As Governor — and a fellow public official who understands the commitment we’ve made to the people we serve — I am requesting the Senator provide an update on his current health status.”

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

There is no public official data on racial inequality in Zambia, but anecdotes and discussions on the topic abound on social media.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

Ismael Arvizu, 26, said he was charged with trespassing, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest and threatening a public official.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2026

French authorities are investigating former bank employee Fabrice Aidan for alleged corruption of a foreign public official.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

Caesar was a powerful man and conquering hero of the Roman Republic, but at the end of the day, he was merely a public official.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby




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