community service
Americannoun
noun
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voluntary work, intended to be for the common good, usually done as part of an organized scheme
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The plea deal also directs Bolton to conduct 100 hours of community service, at the direction of the Justice Department, to help with issues related to the unlawful handling and disclosure of classified information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Bolton will also debrief national security officials on the classified information he illegally retained as well as perform 100 hours of community service, the BBC's US partner CBS News reported.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Last summer, he was entered a pretrial diversion program that required him to surrender his law enforcement certification and complete 50 hours of community service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
The incident landed her with a two-year driving ban, as well as 100 hours of community service and up to 30 rehabilitation sessions.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
Our parents provide the list of ingredients and remind us to make healthy choices: one sport, two clubs, one artistic goal, community service, no grades below a B, because really, nobody’s average, not around here.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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