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[surv] / sɜrv /




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Before being elected to Congress, Bass served in the California state assembly, where she became the first black woman to serve as a House speaker in any state legislature.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"Still, some appear to be racing forward, seemingly pursuing AI for the sake of AI, without clear regard for the people... that it's ultimately meant to serve."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He said that could include companies that are involved in developing the data centers that power AI tools, or the energy-infrastructure companies that serve the data centers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Restaurants there serve up brick-oven pizza and chicken wings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Well, not just tacos—the menu changes up, but they serve different kinds of Indigenous foods and typical American stuff, too. This place, it’s one of a kind.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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