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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A new triage tool will ask patients a series of questions, and will use the responses to direct them to a GP appointment, pharmacy, A&E, community service or offer self-care advice.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
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
Truancy without an explanation can trigger sanctions including fines, community service orders or juvenile supervision measures.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 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 patron saint of community service is asking me when I did something for myself?”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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