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serve

[surv] / sɜrv /




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That’s especially important for institutions, such as UC, whose mission includes getting trained doctors back to the communities they serve.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"For us, getting the convict to serve his jail terms is extremely important in view of the seriousness with which we are tackling corrupt practices," he said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Data centers serve that purpose nicely: Like all large-scale building projects, they ruffle local feathers; and their purpose, unlike an airport or a shopping center, requires explanation and so lends itself to conspiratorial Facebook posting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

United Airlines said it expects to serve about 53 million travelers this summer—about 3 million more than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“How may I serve you?” it asked the princess.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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