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serving

[sur-ving] / ˈsɜr vɪŋ /
NOUN
portion
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In that environment, the helmets may have been intended for local militias, forces serving the Kingdom of Valencia, or armed groups responsible for defending the region's maritime frontier.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

However, Burmingham was released from prison in January 2026 after only serving eight months of her sentence.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And now it’s serving softball, a sport that for decades has been among the most popular for girls in America, even without long-term playing prospects or pro players to strive to emulate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Mills had been serving as interim CEO since the beginning of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He scooped out a serving of hot ash and quickly pulled himself back inside.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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