First recorded in 1605–15
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At that point, the process server later recounted, Mr. Paxton ran from the garage, climbed into the truck, and the couple disappeared down the street, leaving him to deposit the subpoena on the ground.
From New York Times • May 31, 2023
The opening segment of “Night Court” with John Larroquette as a process server was wonderful entertainment and so well written.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2023
In January, one process server slipped, fell down an embankment and injured his leg in his attempt to reach Lidstone, according to a motion filed by Giles’ attorney.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022
The “Ted Lasso” star hired a process server, who placed a manila envelope on the stage during her presentation, The Post reported.
From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2022
This venerable ancestor was, I have been told, a process server in one of the poorest parishes of the Rouergue.
From The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander
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