be in the service of
Example Sentences
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His efforts also would have to be in the service of better preparing students for higher education and careers, which is the school system's primary task.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2018
But in some cases that scholarship may be in the service of business.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2015
Those payment changes would be in the service of a larger goal: slowing health-care costs to grow at a rate similar to the rest of the economy.
From Washington Post • May 30, 2012
The police should be in the service of citizens, Sharaf said.
From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2011
“I understood the armored bears to be in the service of the Oblation Board,” said Farder Coram in surprise.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
