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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Anger and defiance Authorities closed government offices to allow public servants to attend the ceremonies.
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
She’s been an example, certainly, of what happens when a public servant lines their pockets in a shady deal.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Another cause could be the Social Security Fairness Act, which provides more retirement benefits to public servants such as teachers, firefighters and police officers, and could encourage more people to file, the Urban analysis said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In May 2021, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, PEOPLE previously reported, citing court records.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 June 2025
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
She’s been an example, certainly, of what happens when a public servant lines their pockets in a shady deal.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Another cause could be the Social Security Fairness Act, which provides more retirement benefits to public servants such as teachers, firefighters and police officers, and could encourage more people to file, the Urban analysis said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In May 2021, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, PEOPLE previously reported, citing court records.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 June 2025
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20servant. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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