as in official
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Romig, the former agency official, told me that there are various ways to fudge the numbers.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026 -
Spanish officials say the ship will dock at the Granadilla port in Tenerife, where passengers will be allowed to leave the ship.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Many departments, including code enforcement, registrar, the clerk's office, health, tax and finance and assessor's office, are closed due to a power outage.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The convictions included 50 lawyers, as well as court clerks, police officers and sheriff’s deputies.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Restrictions on saving or investing can cause someone who would make an excellent public servant to possibly not serve.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Holley described herself as a public servant who gives back to her community whenever possible.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Judge Jesse Furman decided the case belongs with him because Comey was fired pursuant to the president's executive authority and not the usual procedures for civil servants.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The firm recruits tenants from the State Attorney’s Office, police and fire departments, and hospitals, and 70% of residents are civil servants, the partners say.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Republican officeholders and hopefuls are still more likely to fret about the president in private than criticize him in public.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Texas colleges and universities have lined up notable speakers for their graduating classes this month — including athletes, authors, public officeholders and industry leaders.—
Samantha Ketterer,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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“Officiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officiary. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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