national service

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A talented artist, the young Morris had spent his national service lecturing soldiers in fine arts and had exhibited surrealist paintings alongside Joan Miró.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Prosperity itself can be a form of national service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Last week, Swiss voters widely rejected a proposal to extend national service - in the military, civil protection teams or other forms - to women.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

The committee behind the initiative maintains that requiring every Swiss citizen, regardless of gender, to do national service in the army or in a civilian capacity would strengthen the social cohesion.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

I miss the "Proms" and the Sunday Concerts, too—both have done a real national service in popularising the greatest music.

From War Letters of a Public-School Boy by Jones, Henry Paul Mainwaring