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[surv] / sɜrv /




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He said: "We will begin the government in earnest as a united team, of energy, talent and experience, ready to serve."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Removing those barriers would invite a flood of high-quality, low-cost global supply, forcing Detroit to reclaim the affordable market or cede it to those who can serve it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

A man accused of nabbing unreleased music by Beyoncé in a vehicle break-in last summer has pleaded guilty to the theft and has been sentenced to serve time in prison.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

President Trump announced the replacement of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary; Kyle Diamantas will serve as acting head.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Typically when they entered a new market—because they’d found some potential accident waiting to happen that seemed worth betting on—they found an expert to serve as a jungle guide.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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