public servant

Example Sentences

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The obscure law bans a person from soliciting or receiving nonpublic information from a public servant by means of their office or employment with the intent to obtain a benefit.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

He is a public servant, and as such is required to serve the public.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

"How am I gonna eat?" the 74-year-old public servant asked bitterly.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

"A dedicated public servant to Caerphilly, his commitment to our communities will be a significant loss."

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Mother said it was the height of rudeness for a public servant with privileged knowledge to pry, and for once I had to agree with her.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly