in-service
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of in-service
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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"The in-service evaluation in England will help inform a recommendation from the UK NSC whether screening for SMA should be included as part of the newborn blood spot screening programmes across the UK," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Separately, your husband’s consulting income may make him eligible for a “mega backdoor Roth” if his employer’s plan allows after-tax contributions and in-service Roth conversions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Downloading an album in-service for $10 might be an underrated way to support artists directly, and own the music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
All in-service 737 MAX airplanes will be able to continue operating safely.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
But Calista paid the ticket man for both our tickets, and when he gave me a funny look, she said, “School in-service day.”
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
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