national service
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Upon graduation from high school they are expected to either serve in the military or do some other form of national service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Today, we are losing the sense of connection between individual action and national service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Other European countries have looked to national service in response to the threat from Russia, with France, Germany and Belgium introducing schemes this year.
From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025
Last week, Swiss voters widely rejected a proposal to extend national service - in the military, civil protection teams or other forms - to women.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
It embraces a scheme for national service and a reasonable imperialism.
From Nobody's Man by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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