- plural of social service.
social services
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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He spent his nights in a sleeping bag behind a shopping center as he attempted to obtain social services and find housing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Law enforcement is stretched, the multitude of wells is draining the aquifer and some residents’ low wages result in reliance on social services, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ginova's barrister, Ignatius Hughes KC, said a report from social services described her as "vulnerable" and that she had been exploited.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
He started by contacting social services who then directed him to the Salvation Army — the Christian movement.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“All right. Rain. I’m admitting you now. We’ll operate in the morning. And I’ll call social services to see what arrangements can be made for your grandson.”
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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