in service

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The fleet of these tankers is not large to begin with — only about 950 VLCCs are in service globally, according to Kpler.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

A Bilt spokesman said that the transition attracted higher-than-expected demand and that some members “experienced gaps in service that are simply unacceptable to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

There are some 30,000 engines External link in service, and GE delivers about 700 per year.

From Barron's • May 19, 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

"Only a maester of the Citadel, bound in service to Castle Black and the Night's Watch. In my order, we put aside our house names when we take our vows and don the collar."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin