serving
Example Sentences
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Peptides occur naturally in the body but break down quickly after serving their purpose.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Iran's government since 1979 has been explicitly rooted in religion, with a top Shia cleric serving as supreme leader.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Refusing to let retirement slow him down, Reg has spent his later years serving the local community and keeping children safe for almost three decades.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
In October, Williams Jr. was released early after serving three years on the condition that he would serve home detention.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
She not only gave us a serving bowl and a kitchen chair, but it meant she trusted me.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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