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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"There were 32 survivors. The others probably fled" before rescue services arrived on the scene, one source told AFP.
From Barron's
Vanguard and other IRA providers offer automated services that ensure investors don’t skip distributions.
From Barron's
Automated services can simplify things, Ashford agreed, “but keep in mind that you may want to take more or less each year depending on your income needs.”
From Barron's
Kent Police said officers were called at 12:50 GMT on Christmas Eve to the "serious collision" near the Medway services.
From BBC
"Falling demand for Christmas Day travel - thanks to the festival becoming more home based - and the desire of transport workers for a day off, meant rail and bus services were being curtailed."
From BBC
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