in-service
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of in-service
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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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
In February 2025 the UK NSC approved an "in-service evaluation" - a pilot screening programme - to gather UK-specific data.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
“Airbus has consequently identified a significant number of A320 Family aircraft currently in-service which may be impacted,” the statement continued.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 28, 2025
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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