national service

Example Sentences

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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

While performing national service in the British Army, he studied Russian.

From New York Times

Mr. Lyons also said the company was negotiating with national service providers over roaming agreements to cover users traveling outside Austin.

From New York Times

But in order to access such treatment, women have to be assessed by the national service in Glasgow.

From BBC

To make a real difference, national service would have to be obligatory.

From Washington Post