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
Example Sentences
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That means that these adults must work or participate in community service for at least 80 hours a month or be enrolled in an educational program at least half of the time.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
In 1998, Max was sentenced to community service teaching art in Harlem and a $30,000 fine after prosecutors charged him with concealing $714,000 in income from art sales between 1988 and 1991.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Blackwell was back in court in October 2025 after being fined for breaching her community service order.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Holt received a sentence of 20 hours of community service and was required to write letters of apology to the school and neighborhood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
“She gave out our community service assignments yesterday.”
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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