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as in officer
a person who holds a public office
the new governor made a vow that he would always remember why he was called a public servant
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as in civil servant
a worker in a government agency
concerned that the new federal agency would just add another slew of public servants to the government payroll
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In New Jersey, where the March jackpot was won, lottery sales are a contributing factor to retirement funds for their public servants.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
The letter touts Harris’ work as a public servant — including her career as California’s attorney general and a senator — as well as her campaign proposals.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024
DeWine, now Ohio governor, remembered Hobson as a true public servant for the Miami Valley, a patriot who always wanted to do what was in America’s best interests and a good friend.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2024
The former minister faced a total of 35 charges, two of which were corruption-related but were later amended to charges of receiving gifts while a public servant.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
The letter touts Harris’ work as a public servant — including her career as California’s attorney general and a senator — as well as her campaign proposals.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024
DeWine, now Ohio governor, remembered Hobson as a true public servant for the Miami Valley, a patriot who always wanted to do what was in America’s best interests and a good friend.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2024
The former minister faced a total of 35 charges, two of which were corruption-related but were later amended to charges of receiving gifts while a public servant.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The school resource officer served at the high school for over a decade.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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The officer, a 28-year-old man, was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious but nonfatal injuries, police said.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
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The city has designated the 17th of each month as Ohtani Day, meaning bank workers, taxi drivers and civil servants go to work in their Dodgers garb.Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Mid-career professionals and civil servants will benefit from the fellowships, in a program that aims to retain talent in small island states and bolster resilience to the impacts of climate change such as rising sea levels.Reuters, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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Devastating floods have killed at least 155 people in eastern and southern Spain, local officials announced Thursday, after torrential rain fueled the worst natural disaster in the country’s modern history.Max Butterworth, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bill English, a Yale University professor and former top official at the Fed, said deflation can be hard to escape because eventually the Fed runs out of room to cut rates.Matt Egan, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Fox Point Early voting is being held at Fox Point’s clerk’s office at Village Hall, at 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd., according to a notice on its website.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
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Both Koppes and Griswold had the same advice: Call your county clerk’s office.Caitlyn Kim, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
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His father was a public school administrator and his mother was a community activist.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet is coming to the former Big Lots location at 1690 S. Main St., Jess Wildes, assistant city administrator confirmed.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the past, something that has also worked has been offering half-days to employees who work during those key holidays.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition, North Dakota has a law encouraging, though not mandating, that employees be given time off to head to the ballot box.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The same is true for tuition assistance programs, especially for younger Gen Z workers.BYEmma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Dansko Berry Slip-on Mule Clogs $140 $94 at Amazon Dansko clogs are beloved by nurses and hospitality workers everywhere for their comfortable footbed and anti-slip sole.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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The White House must identify influential bureaucrats and convince them that change serves not only the national interest but also their agencies’ interests.Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
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Congress should eliminate it, reduce invasive federal regulation, and stop giving bureaucrats the power to micromanage financial risks.Norbert Michel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20servant. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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