national service

Example Sentences

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Cherished friends of ours have a child who went for a “big trip” to South America when he finished his national service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

A talented artist, the young Morris had spent his national service lecturing soldiers in fine arts and had exhibited surrealist paintings alongside Joan Miró.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Today, we are losing the sense of connection between individual action and national service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Last week, Swiss voters widely rejected a proposal to extend national service - in the military, civil protection teams or other forms - to women.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

The first is by naval steamships, conducted by the Navy, as a national service.

From Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post by Rainey, Thomas