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servant

[sur-vuhnt] / ˈsɜr vənt /


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He sacked Health Secretary Aslam Ghori, the country's top civil servant for the department, a statement from his office said.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

“Man, I’m not gonna be a good robot servant at all,” Howard says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

"The most important issues for me are the economy and cost of living," said civil servant Afolayan Abdullahi, 42, who said he intended to vote for Tinubu.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

It added: "Ann was unafraid to express her unwavering convictions, formed through her Roman Catholic faith. She had a sharp intellect and was a dedicated public servant."

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

But right now, I am not a warrior, not a monk, not a servant, and not yet free.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

The pilot scheme, due to start in the autumn, will see every mayoral authority get between five and 10 civil servants for a six to nine month period.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Even corrupt public servants deserve a second chance.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

The Foreign Office has given civil servants extra payments for working in areas where there is a high level of danger, or high risks to health, for the past 30 years.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Instead, to date, some 62,000 have signed up, ranging from laid-off tech workers to former civil servants trying to make a career pivot.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

He demanded an ice pack and a headache lozenge and retired to his study, and Mrs. Clarke set the servants to searching each room in turn.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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