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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What’s Next: Durn’s departure follows Narayen’s recent decision to depart after serving as Adobe’s CEO for more than 18 years.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Piastri, who has been dropped to fifth by Gasly's reinstatement, lost three places in serving his penalty.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Rubio wears several hats and is often credited with being the brightest person serving in the administration.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
HMI Medical operates hospitals and clinics across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, serving millions of patients annually.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Mother had finished cooking and came and sat with them after serving herself some food too.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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