services
Britishplural noun
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work performed for remuneration
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the armed forces
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(sometimes singular) economics commodities, such as banking, that are mainly intangible and usually consumed concurrently with their production Compare goods
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a system of providing the public with gas, water, etc
Example Sentences
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“Meanwhile, working people pay the price in higher rents, depleted services, and a city that has stopped working for them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Under the guise of “streamlining” services, this number was reduced to 31.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Emergency medical services were also deployed to treat the injured.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
While still early days, Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes looks at Apple’s AI updates as long-term drivers of device upgrades and services growth.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“I’ve heard that your ba has retained the services of a matchmaker for you.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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