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  • present participle of serve.
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serving

[sur-ving] / ˈsɜr vɪŋ /
NOUN
portion
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Splash opened in 1991 and closed in 2013, serving for 22 years as the anchor of gay Chelsea.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

The whole operation was managed by volunteers, some serving for decades, with the efficiency of a well-run civic organization.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

King Charles's message praised his cousin King Harald for serving his people with "unwavering dedication, guiding Norway through times of great change with warmth and humility".

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The potential closure of the community hospital serving South Los Angeles would be ‘devastating,’ said L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

He could still see the other monks, and Mrs. Viboon, who had started serving food to them.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

He and his wife keep a candle lit in front of a photograph of their son in their kitchen, where they prepare elaborate meals, always with handmade corn tortillas and generous servings of avocado.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Participants who drank 1.5 or more servings of fruit juice per day had a 35% higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who consumed less than one serving per week.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

According to the research firm Circana, frozen-yogurt servings sold in the U.S. between March 2025 and March 2026 rose by 26% compared with the previous year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Interactive invites help take the stress out of planning your menu, figuring out how much of each ingredient you’ll need and how many servings you’ll need to make.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Mrs. V returns a few minutes later with a plate of hot chocolate chip cookies and two servings of milk in red sippy cups decorated with Disney princesses.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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