serve to
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They can serve to relax listeners while challenging the player.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Beck said the PSNI's job is "to keep communities safe and also our officers who bravely serve to protect these communities".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Some buybacks might only serve to mitigate the dilution caused by heavy stock-based compensation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 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
But Miss Kenton had departed, and sure enough, as I continued with my work, an occasional footstep or some other sound would serve to remind me she was still there outside the door.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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