- plural of social service.
social services
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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As a result, municipal infrastructure and social services are under great strain with more pain to come.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Other research has shown that inequality can increase poverty, reduce opportunities to move up the SES ladder, and limit access to education, employment, and social services.
From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026
While rural regions appreciate having to pay less for social services for departed migrant workers, urban governments resist having to pay more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
She says the father was already caring for an older daughter, with no concerns from social services, and he had no history of using the drug.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
They help find the families schools, jobs, and access to social services.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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