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bureaucrat

[byoor-uh-krat] / ˈbjʊər əˌkræt /
NOUN
government official
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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

Hence his chosen introduction as “a bureaucrat and law student.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

Filmmaker Gabriel Mascaro is just over 42, young enough to think like this bathroom-fixated bureaucrat who doesn’t seem to think getting old will happen to them either.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 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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