serve as
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Much like the F&M Bank Amphitheater, FivePoint Amphitheatre was designed to serve as a temporary venue following the closure of Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, which operated from 1981 to 2016.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
It makes Nana happy to see so many Mexican-inspired restaurants in the mainstream, which not only satisfy our shared palettes but also serve as unofficial ambassadors of the good of Mexico.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
But they will serve as an important test.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The findings suggest the beverage could serve as a functional food capable of helping control chronic inflammation, a process that contributes to many long-term health conditions.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
With her forepaws and sharp teeth she pulled off a part of the husk from the top ear of corn and folded it double to serve as a crude carrying bag.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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