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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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Lawyers for the long-time public servant had asked Lake County Circuit Court Judge Patricia Fix to dismiss the case.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
Joanna Salazar-Melchor, 21, of Glendale was charged on suspicion of impersonating a peace officer, impersonating a public servant, criminal speed, reckless driving and felony flight, according to DPS.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024
Concerned public servants are some of our most important sources.
—ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
She’s been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1671, in the meaning defined above
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20servant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
public servant
noun
: a governmental official or employee
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