serving
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that serves.
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a single portion of food or drink; helping.
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Electricity. a layer of material, as jute yarn or tape, that is applied to the core or the exterior of a lead-covered cable and acts as a protective covering.
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Vocabulary lists containing serving
Nutrition - Introductory
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Nutrition - Middle School
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Times Food and the cookbook shop Now Serving are collaborating on book signings and more at the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Serving your country doesn’t always mean putting on a uniform, but it does mean taking responsibility for something bigger than yourself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Serving as an authorized agent or co-signer differs greatly from becoming a joint owner of the account and its funds.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
What’s Next: Serving as CEA chair was “the honor of a lifetime,” Miran wrote in his resignation letter.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Before I left the register I picked up a handout printed in tiny type that was called “A Full Serving of Nutrition Facts: Choose the Best Meal for You.”
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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