senior official

collocation in English

meaningsofseniorandofficial

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senior
adjective
uk
/ˈsiː.ni.ər/us
/ˈsiː.njɚ/
high or higher ...
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official
noun[C]
uk
/əˈfɪʃ.əl/us
/əˈfɪʃ.əl/
a person who has a position of responsibility in ...
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(Definition ofseniorandofficialfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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As such, it rarely involves theseniorofficialin the actual detail of policy work.
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A moreseniorofficial, however, dissented.
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More important, a local councillor can contact everyseniorofficialin the authority.
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I see no need at present for any additionalseniorofficialappointment for this purpose.
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We have regular contacts with him atseniorofficiallevel.
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I expect within the next few weeks to be able to authorise advertisements for the first group ofseniorofficialposts.
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I had aseniorofficialthere to keep an eye on things.
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But what about the person who explained at some gathering discussing the negotiations the method by which theseniorofficialwas to obtain that information?
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Such discussions also take place regularly at ministerial andseniorofficiallevels.
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This dialogue includes an annualseniorofficial-level meeting specifically on the subject.
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I repeat what aseniorofficialtold me yesterday.
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Therefore, it is of no concern who directs theseniorofficial.
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In addition, there are regular (monthly or more frequent) meetings atseniorofficiallevel on matters relating to agricultural policy.
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We should not have only one official—junior or otherwise, but it certainly will not be a veryseniorofficial—deciding that the case is unfounded.
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An inquiry was carried out by a retiredseniorofficial.
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Eachseniorofficialand special adviser is required to make a declaration of his or her financial interests.
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There has also been contact with aseniorofficialin the royal household.
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Out of hundreds of cases, only two were investigated and not oneseniorofficialhas been prosecuted in relation to these.
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However, if aseniorofficialof that organisation is prepared to admit publicly that the records are inaccurate, the public have reason to worry.
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Noseniorofficialever appears on the scene.
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