in service

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The fleet of these tankers is not large to begin with — only about 950 VLCCs are in service globally, according to Kpler.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

A Bilt spokesman said that the transition attracted higher-than-expected demand and that some members “experienced gaps in service that are simply unacceptable to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

There are some 30,000 engines External link in service, and GE delivers about 700 per year.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

She’s racked up hundreds of miles, all of which appear to be in service of one thing: finding a mate to settle down with.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They were in service with a Miss Brady who died suddenly.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie