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serve

[surv] / sɜrv /




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That’s especially important for institutions, such as UC, whose mission includes getting trained doctors back to the communities they serve.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"For us, getting the convict to serve his jail terms is extremely important in view of the seriousness with which we are tackling corrupt practices," he said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

After his recent probation violation, the district attorney’s office spokesperson said, Rice was ordered to serve that jail time immediately.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But many feel abandoned by the systems and institutions that are supposed to serve them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Baroness, rest assured we do not serve cake every day.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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