servant

Example Sentences

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First she mocked women with, “What am I, my husband’s servant? Picking up after him all the time, picking his undies off the floor, ironing his clothes? What am I, his servant?”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Thai scholar Pavin Chachavalpongpun, known for his criticism of the monarchy, recalled meeting the princess in Singapore, describing her as someone who "treated every civil servant with kindness and respect".

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In a statement to The Times, Villarreal denied any connection to organized crime, saying that as a public servant, he has always been transparent, responsible and followed the law.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But if we possess an intrinsic dignity that transcends utility, efficiency and economic value, if we are distinct from machines, then technology can remain servant rather than master.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He was Jefferson’s trusty servant, permitted to travel alone with important papers or to collect money that was owed to Jefferson.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis