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Adam Wharton's man-of-the-match performance in the final will only serve to heighten the feeling the midfielder is destined to join an elite club.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They may serve to relax listeners but challenge the player.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Some buybacks might only serve to mitigate the dilution caused by heavy stock-based compensation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

They’ve already had one win with the ongoing construction of an $150-million El Segundo practice facility, which should open next year and serve to attract the type of stars that a Los Angeles team deserves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

But that egg what was sittin’ atop his head didn’t do nothing but serve to make the cap’n look scarier and more de-ranged than he done afore.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis