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served
  • past participle of serve.
  • past tense form of serve.

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In 2023, McDonald’s launched a new restaurant concept called CosMc’s that served lattes, frappes, slushes and other novelty drinks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

It served as a reminder of what global football's most prestigious tournament is up against in the USA as the country's national team prepares to kick off against Paraguay.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

With Ohtani out, left fielder Alex Call was in the leadoff spot, and Santiago Espinal served as the designated hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The judge turned down the request, saying the public interest "is rarely served by the 'perpetuation' of 'unlawful' governmental action."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

And it was time that gift served Deadwood once again.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman