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They may serve to relax listeners but challenge the player.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Armed with a so-called super-majority of more than two-thirds of seats in parliament, he also plans retroactively to limit the number of terms a prime minister can serve to two.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

They’ve already had one win with the ongoing construction of an $150-million El Segundo practice facility, which should open next year and serve to attract the type of stars that a Los Angeles team deserves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Gauff responded well, saving break points at 2-2 and 3-3 in set two before converting a set point on her opponent's serve to level the contest.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"A pity. Well, the threat may serve to keep the Marcher lords close to their castles, at least. What news of my father?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin