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served

  • past participle
    of serve.
    serve
    verb (used without object)
    to act as a servant.
  • past tense form
    of serve.
    serve
    verb (used without object)
    to act as a servant.

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Karl, whose father served in the SAS, says the Army helped build his confidence, but the "damage was done" in his early childhood, with undiagnosed dyslexia making him a target for bullies.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Experiencing “Fjord” is more like playing a puzzle game than watching a film — viewers will be better served if they remember specific details for later.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

“Howard has served Berkshire’s owners on this Board for more than three decades,” Abel said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

He previously served as chief executive at the tech start-up Character.AI, which developed a chatbot platform.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

A couple of Manifestors at the bar are being served by a small purple-glowing Aziza with brown skin, glittery wings, and pointed ears.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas