the civil service
noun
: the part of a government that takes care of the government's basic business : the administrative part of a government
—often used before another noun
a civil service employee
the civil service system
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Eric Grant, appointed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, led the federal government’s response in high-profile environmental law cases, joining the civil service in President Donald Trump’s first term.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The premier also lambasted the civil service and judiciary in the address.
—Joël Té-Léssia Assoko, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
The agreement is voluntary and doesn’t obligate the UK in any exclusive manner, yet the commitments are concrete: both sides want pilot projects running inside the civil service within the next twelve months.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Concern for the government's number crunchers Even in corners of the government that appear farthest from politics, there are concerns about the changes Trump is bringing to the civil service.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 23 June 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The premier also lambasted the civil service and judiciary in the address.
—Joël Té-Léssia Assoko, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
The agreement is voluntary and doesn’t obligate the UK in any exclusive manner, yet the commitments are concrete: both sides want pilot projects running inside the civil service within the next twelve months.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Concern for the government's number crunchers Even in corners of the government that appear farthest from politics, there are concerns about the changes Trump is bringing to the civil service.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the civil service
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“The civil service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20civil%20service. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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