public service
noun
1
: the business of supplying a commodity (such as electricity or gas) or service (such as transportation) to any or all members of a community
2
: a service rendered in the public interest
3
: governmental employment
especially
: civil service
Examples of public service in a Sentence
The cost of public services is on the rise.
The station is running antismoking commercials as a public service.
The company is heavily involved in public service.
He works in public service.
She has devoted her life to public service.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dutch Migration Minister Marjolein Faber of Wilders’ party wrote to the European Commission that the Netherlands wants out of regulations for accepting refugees, claiming that otherwise one of the wealthiest countries in the world would struggle to provide public services.
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Molly Quell and Raf Casert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Timberlake also agreed to appear in a public service announcement about the dangers of drunk driving.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
Though the actor and pop sensation initially pled not guilty, his now guilty plea to a lesser charge will result in him committing to 25 hours of community service at a nonprofit of his choosing, paying a $500 penalty and recording a public service announcement.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
Key Facts Timberlake will pay a $500 fine and a $260 surcharge for the violation, according to the Associated Press, and was also sentenced to 25 hours of community service alongside an agreement to appear in a public service announcement about drunk driving.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Molly Quell and Raf Casert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Timberlake also agreed to appear in a public service announcement about the dangers of drunk driving.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
Though the actor and pop sensation initially pled not guilty, his now guilty plea to a lesser charge will result in him committing to 25 hours of community service at a nonprofit of his choosing, paying a $500 penalty and recording a public service announcement.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
Key Facts Timberlake will pay a $500 fine and a $260 surcharge for the violation, according to the Associated Press, and was also sentenced to 25 hours of community service alongside an agreement to appear in a public service announcement about drunk driving.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Public service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20service. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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