served

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Israel has served as a real-world testing ground for American weapons systems, providing operational feedback that has helped US defence companies refine and improve their technologies.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Gerardo Mérida, a retired Mexican army general who served as public security secretary in northwestern Sinaloa state, was detained in a case that has rocked diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Mengele was a doctor who served in Germany's Waffen SS.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“These entertainers have historically been more than just hosts, but in many ways served as the face of their networks,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Their spacious home served as an underground railroad station assisting enslaved men, women, and children escaping from southern states into Canada.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock