clerical

Example Sentences

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In the past, local governments have attempted to promote their own stricter rules over the state’s clerical objections only to have developers take them to court.

From Los Angeles Times

“The joy of medicine is helping people get to better health, not the clerical activity,” said Gregory Ator, the health system’s chief medical informatics officer and surgeon.

From Washington Post

In early surveys, for instance, clerical workers said they were happier with an open office—it gave them someone to talk to while filing papers or transcribing memos.

From Scientific American

At the time of the 2014 incident, Quick was wearing a clerical collar, but unbeknownst to the Bustos aide, Quick was also a former employee of the Tea Party candidate running against Bustos.

From Salon

Finally, it was determined that a clerical error had led to his being improperly tried as an adult.

From New York Times