in service

Example Sentences

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One caveat: The government shutdown last fall may have distorted the recent uptick in service prices, especially the cost of housing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It is understood the government is proceeding cautiously with the programme and knows it has to rebuild confidence in the vehicles before they are put in service.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

At first her cynicism is in service to her husband’s ends, obscure to her though they are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

US director Boots Riley's signature absurdism is all over his latest film "I Love Boosters," which opens in US theaters this week, but the wacky visuals are all in service of an "optimistic" social commentary.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"Only a maester of the Citadel, bound in service to Castle Black and the Night's Watch. In my order, we put aside our house names when we take our vows and don the collar."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin