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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For a public servant who has not just dedicated their life, but often risked that life on behalf of his fellow Americans to have that privilege ripped from him for a petty and political reason is, at times, frankly, too much to bear.
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Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
A number of other democracies require some public servants to retire at the age of 75.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Supporting a public servant does not mean surrendering your own identity.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
As public servants, you are dedicated to the rule of law.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
A number of other democracies require some public servants to retire at the age of 75.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Supporting a public servant does not mean surrendering your own identity.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
As public servants, you are dedicated to the rule of law.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20servant. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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