civil service
Example Sentences
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Her family say their grief and upset was compounded by their attempts to settle Elaine's estate, principally her civil service pension.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It also said it would try to ensure that "people from working class and regional backgrounds do not feel they need to alter their behaviour, accents or language to fit in with the civil service".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Steven had been planning his active retirement after a long and decorated career in the civil service, when he began to notice a numbness in his leg.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
A third official said the lack of trust between ministers and the civil service could mean "we all get more risk averse".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
We know they’re the ones who will get jobs in the civil service and help the people who run the world.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
