national service

Example Sentences

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Prosperity itself can be a form of national service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"In the meantime, we continue to assess and take actions as necessary to maintain this vital national service."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

They can become instruments of the state and be called upon to perform national service, as investors saw during the 2008 financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

In recent weeks, both France and Germany have outlined plans for voluntary national service.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

He has noted your Assembly’s request for his advice as to what forms of national service friends may volunteer for in times of emergency.

From Unfolding Destiny by Shoghi Effendi