- plural of social service.
social services
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Africa's richest economy shed 345,000 jobs in the second quarter, with most of the losses coming in the community and social services sector.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
A number of residents say a multi-agency approach is needed - that it is not just about the police, but also education, structure and support from social services and the community.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Two of the boys were known to social services and Moy, 38, said South Lanarkshire Council had "serious questions to answer".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Those programs include mental health treatment, housing support, youth development and other social services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
I think about the strange phone call she got, the surprise trip away from the Ranch in the middle of the night, her worries about social services coming to take me away.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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