government official

Example Sentences

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Berlin will no longer pursue building and ordering the aircraft after failing to resolve a spat between Airbus and Dassault over which should take the lead on its development, a senior German government official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But that’s why I’m a journalist and not a government official.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

The women, aged around 20, were aboard a small boat carrying 82 people that set out to sea south of the town of Neufchatel-Hardelot, Christophe Marx, a local government official, told reporters.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

“I cannot imagine how any responsible government official or body would agree that they are not capable of self-governance, literally,” Helfand said.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

But there was a problem: One day I listened approvingly to a government official defend affirmative action; the next day I realized the benefits of the program.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez