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bureaucrat

[byoor-uh-krat] / ˈbjʊər əˌkræt /
NOUN
government official
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Infantino was eventually cleared by that probe but another pattern soon emerged, one that saw the president morph from a soccer bureaucrat into someone who believes he should be mixing with presidents and kings.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

For a bureaucrat, John Bolton cuts a pretty memorable figure.

From Slate Jun. 26, 2026

It’s all very silly, especially since Wilkins is far more famous for dating a high-level bureaucrat than for her forgettable song stylings.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2026

It has arguably made her the country's most famous bureaucrat.

From BBC Feb. 7, 2026

Bloom wasn’t just a terrorizing demon; he was also a bureaucrat at the mercy of paperwork.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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