state services

British

plural noun

Church of England services appointed to commemorate days of national celebration or deliverance such as the accession of a sovereign

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Essential state services were to be exempted from the ban, it added.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner found $170 million in unspent funds, while Iowa’s Roby Smith delivered a record $469 million return on investments that help fund state services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

As well as call-up notices delivered by post, young men will receive notifications on the state services website Gosuslugi.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

Other state agencies are also planning to ask businesses to provide ideas to help improve other state services, including call centers that help taxpayers, Tong said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

I am speaking of state services; and, upon my word of honor, I can say no more.

From The Phantom of the Opera by Leroux, Gaston

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