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serve

[surv] / sɜrv /




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Private-credit funds mostly invest their money by making loans to companies with low credit ratings that many banks are hesitant to serve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, Jackson must serve 90 days in jail, spend two years on formal probation and pay $81,000 in restitution to Smith.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

On the grass, your second serve can give you some protection because the surface adds a bit more pace and keeps the ball shooting through compared to a hard or clay court.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Consumers remain pressured, the company said, but they are still willing to pay for things that serve a certain need, such as products offering “functional nutrition” and “bold flavors.”

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Then I help Mima clear the table and serve the plates of sweet baklava.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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