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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Trump's vowed to expand executive authority and install public servants loyal to him and his vision.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 23 May 2024
Loose campaign finance rules contribute to a toxic environment where public servants of all political leanings become enamored with the trappings of wealth, seduced by junkets and extravagant gifts and parties thrown by their donor friends or ideological allies.
—Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 22 May 2024
And his office has remained scandal-free, not always a given for Baltimore public servants.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
The people who qualify for forgiveness in the latest round of debt cancellation include public servants such as teachers and law enforcement officers, as well as tens of thousands of people who have signed up for Biden's new loan repayment program, called SAVE.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 May 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 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
public servant
noun
: a governmental official or employee
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