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[surv] / sɜrv /




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Incoming Dana Chief Executive Byron Foster is set to serve as its top executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Playing 1,375 days after her last competitive match, Williams - one of the greatest players of all time - didn't look a touch out of place as she rediscovered her powerful serve and groundstrokes.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Their findings will serve to prepare for what will likely be a years-long mitigation and restoration effort.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

LTL shippers serve primarily industrial customers that don’t need a full truck to ship goods over relatively short distances.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The thing that’s different now is that you’re trying to be the person you want to be, rather than the one he wants you to be, to serve his needs. Would you say that’s accurate?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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