civil servant

Example Sentences

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"I couldn't believe it… it was like it wasn't real money, they weren't spending any of their own money," a former senior civil servant told the BBC.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The former civil servant from Northern Ireland had downloaded the app out of curiosity.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

So it came as a shock last Friday when the civil servant got a frantic phone call from a friend.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

As the top civil servant at the Cabinet Office, Little was given responsibility for overseeing the process of releasing documents related to Lord Mandelson's appointment.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

At that time, a career as a civil servant was a glittering prize for an African, the highest that a black man could aspire to.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela