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public service

NOUN
government employment or appointment
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Even when the devout Christian decided to retire, he found a way to be of public service.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

At Mastro’s recent 70th birthday party, the former mayor toasted his friend’s commitment to public service.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

A private funeral for Parton is expected to be for family and close friends, followed by at least one public service, either in Nashville or Sevierville.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

As a public service corporation, the BBC operates under a royal charter that explicitly bars it from entering into out-of-court financial settlements to make litigation disappear.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Since then, basically, it’s only been a public service to me because they let me borrow as many movies as I want.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed



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