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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His wit, friendliness and humanity — even in the midst of vital political battles — have always been a reminder that public servants can't succeed without maintaining relationships and keeping perspective.
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Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
Biden’s exit from the presidential race in July is already seen by most as central to his legacy as a public servant.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
Few Hoosier public servants are lauded more than the late Sen. Richard Lugar, who died in 2019.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Peters was convicted of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, one count of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failing to comply with the secretary of state.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
Biden’s exit from the presidential race in July is already seen by most as central to his legacy as a public servant.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
Few Hoosier public servants are lauded more than the late Sen. Richard Lugar, who died in 2019.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Peters was convicted of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, one count of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failing to comply with the secretary of state.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20servant. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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