in service

Example Sentences

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Dillon and his priestly companions are aware of the conflicts within the church and the diminished public respect for the priesthood, yet still they chose a life in service of the Lord.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The control he wields over his movies, which include the 2022 psychological creeper “Enys Men,” is in service of stories with a brittle, intentionally imperfect quality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

More than 47,000 Honeywell auxiliary power units are in service.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

One caveat: The government shutdown last fall may have distorted the recent uptick in service prices, especially the cost of housing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Later, I try to call Albert, but a recording says that the number is no longer in service, and I worry that he had to move away or something.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt