Examples of public servant in a Sentence
the new governor vowed that he would always remember why he was called a public servant and not the people's master
concerned that the new federal agency would just add another slew of public servants to the government payroll
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How much of that is part of Jackson's legacy as a public servant?
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
All public servants have my respect and admiration.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Reward public servants for engagement, not just efficiency.
—Garrett Lucien, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Anyone assessing the relative experience of these two women, both dedicated public servants, would have to conclude that Kelly’s resume had the greater heft.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
All public servants have my respect and admiration.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Reward public servants for engagement, not just efficiency.
—Garrett Lucien, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Anyone assessing the relative experience of these two women, both dedicated public servants, would have to conclude that Kelly’s resume had the greater heft.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20servant. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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