be in the service of
Example Sentences
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Plot and character at times seem to be in the service of history rather than of art.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2022
The singers seemed to agree that some time focusing on their solo careers would strengthen their future collaborations and would ultimately be in the service of their fans.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2022
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
