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in service

[in-sur-vis, in-sur-] / ɪnˈsɜr vɪs, ˈɪnˌsɜr- /


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US director Boots Riley's signature absurdism is all over his latest film "I Love Boosters," which opens in US theaters this week, but the wacky visuals are all in service of an "optimistic" social commentary.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

She’s racked up hundreds of miles, all of which appear to be in service of one thing: finding a mate to settle down with.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Additionally, Vodafone has delivered strong growth in less mature markets in Africa where its operations are achieving double-digit increases in service revenue, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Musk donated $38m to the OpenAI non-profit, which the firm has maintained was "spent exactly as intended and in service of the mission".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Where were you in service before you came to M. Ratchett?”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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