- plural of social service.
social services
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The Antelope Valley mom of Athena Johannesmeyer, 5, balances motherhood and her social services career with running clubs and races — all while managing chronic illness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Proponents say they will work toward “minimizing the impact of unhoused individuals” within the district by collaborating with social services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
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
“Leanne called social services for years, but they wouldn’t tell her nothin’,” Sammie added.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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