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serving

[sur-ving] / ˈsɜr vɪŋ /
NOUN
portion
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DiDonato plays the waitress Tereza, the mother of a shooting victim who unexpectedly finds herself at the wedding, serving wine to family members she met after the tragedy but who don't recognize her.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

With Guardiola serving the second game of a touchline ban, assistant Pep Lijnders took charge of the team and media duties afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Peptides occur naturally in the body but break down quickly after serving their purpose.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“Let’s pack our bags, grab some tinsel and emotionally prepare for a hearty serving of family dysfunction,” the streamer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Mom is serving up barbecue chicken with biscuits and beans from Chicken Tony’s Take-Out.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz