in service

Example Sentences

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The citation, outlined in court records, alleged the company in April 2018 “failed to ensure that all machinery and equipment in service were inspected or maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

If, at times, the narrative structure sags and the character portraits blur, it’s in service to the immensity of hope and defiance extinguished by the airstrike.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

"No, as long as the for-profit is in service to the nonprofit, it is not breaking the promise."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Our attempts at procreation took place not in service of important monthly hormonal markers but rather in concert with the Illinois legislative schedule.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama