- present participle of serve.
serving
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One study found that people who consumed at least one serving of skim or low-fat milk each day had a 19% increased risk of prostate cancer compared with those who rarely drank it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
You mention Reagan; I don’t think it’s an accident he made two failed tries for the White House while serving in Sacramento.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
In separate interviews, the three journalists detailed how they handled their duties and serving their viewers while also dealing with their own personal fears, including worries that family members might be in harm’s way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
A serving police officer has denied causing the death of a 16-year-old boy in a crash involving an electric bike and two cars.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Leah typically led the sessions, with Kate, Maggie, or both, serving as mediums.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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He and his wife keep a candle lit in front of a photograph of their son in their kitchen, where they prepare elaborate meals, always with handmade corn tortillas and generous servings of avocado.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The researchers found that eating three servings of full-fat dairy per day did not negatively affect body weight, body composition, energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
According to the research firm Circana, frozen-yogurt servings sold in the U.S. between March 2025 and March 2026 rose by 26% compared with the previous year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Interactive invites help take the stress out of planning your menu, figuring out how much of each ingredient you’ll need and how many servings you’ll need to make.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
While I'm dishing up two more small servings of lamb stew and rice, we hear the anthem begin to play.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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Nutrition - Introductory
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