How to Use service in a Sentence

service

1 of 3 verb
  • I need to get my car serviced.
  • The company was unable to service the loan.
  • The shop services sewing machines and old typewriters.
  • The bookstore primarily services people looking for out-of-print books.
  • Hawkins charted the Bertha to carry a load of goods to service the area.
    David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Jan. 2023
  • And sometimes the best parts of movies aren't just things there to service the plot or to check a box.
    Evan Romano, Men's Health, 22 Apr. 2023
  • There is room to service 20 cars for gas and eight diesel bays for trucks.
    Bob Bong, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2023
  • But the cost of servicing that debt has climbed sharply.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Shares of firms that drill and service offshore oil and gas wells have surged this year.
    Bob Henderson, WSJ, 24 July 2023
  • A lot of people don’t service their ovens or deep-clean them.
    Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2023
  • The platform services thousands of clients around the world, its website says.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Buck, of course, are more than willing to service these late-cycling does.
    Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Will the platform be able to generate the income to service them?
    Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The site services thousands of users each week and hosts some of the best poker tournaments with huge prize pools.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Be sure to leave cash daily, as opposed to at the end of the trip, to ensure that the person who services your room is the one who receives it.
    Kevin J. Ryan, wsj.com, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Guests can also hire a private chef or a bartender to service their homes.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Multiple bus routes service the city seven days a week, and Uber and Lyft are available, too.
    Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2023
  • Rooms will only be serviced with pet owners present, and there is a strict no-barking rule.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Lindsay and Danielle need to find a way to service their friendship in other areas.
    Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Make sure to have your car inspected and serviced before hitting the road!
    Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
  • For the last two decades, the U.S. has spent an average of just 1.6% on servicing its debt, about half of this year’s projections.
    Will Daniel, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Some firefighters were stranded on the fire line, and dozens of vehicles needed to be towed from the field and serviced.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Luizzi said the departments decided Glendale would present a full version of a plan to service the area in March.
    Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2023
  • If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 24 June 2023
  • Lillie McMullen, justice of the peace for District 5, asked about how deputies could be deployed faster to service calls.
    Paige Eichkorn, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Cathy Haynes says a customer in Oregon paid her to service his parents’ gardens.
    Monica Cardoza, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2023
  • There was stuff there that was great, but none of it really serviced a natural growth for Billy.
    Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Amtrak also has plans to replace decades-old rail cars that service its long-distance routes.
    Luz Lazo, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Routes will be covered as normal before that time, and any parts of the route not serviced Monday will be serviced Tuesday.
    The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Mar hired Patrick Nash, who serviced the original facade for decades, to create a replica—and like the sign hanging as part of it, the restaurant both is and is not the old Beatrice Inn.
    Joshua Glass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2023
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service

2 of 3 adjective
  • The small, counter-service spot serves various poke bowl combinations, such as spicy scallop with corn and seaweed over rice.
    Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2022
  • But the the rise of the People's Liberation Army as a modern multi-service military force has really eclipsed that.
    CBS News, 15 Feb. 2023
  • For many, this post-service journey leads to a grim destination: the criminal justice system.
    Chuck Hagel, Time, 11 Nov. 2022
  • How does flying with a non-service, non-emotional support dog work, exactly?
    Matt Meltzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Meanwhile, the Cottage serves coffee and nutritious bites in the morning through its ventanita — a small counter-service window commonly found in Miami cafes.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The new location features a walk-up, counter-service format with entirely alfresco seating.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Two Dollar Radio, an independent publishing company in Columbus, Ohio, serves up vegan cuisine at their counter-service café alongside their newest book releases.
    Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Such multi-service hubs are essential to Native communities, who disproportionately lack stable housing and safe transportation, Olbekson said.
    Amanda Su, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The small, counter-service spot serves various poke bowl combinations, such as spicy scallop with corn and seaweed over rice.
    Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2022
  • But the the rise of the People's Liberation Army as a modern multi-service military force has really eclipsed that.
    CBS News, 15 Feb. 2023
  • For many, this post-service journey leads to a grim destination: the criminal justice system.
    Chuck Hagel, Time, 11 Nov. 2022
  • How does flying with a non-service, non-emotional support dog work, exactly?
    Matt Meltzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Meanwhile, the Cottage serves coffee and nutritious bites in the morning through its ventanita — a small counter-service window commonly found in Miami cafes.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The new location features a walk-up, counter-service format with entirely alfresco seating.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Two Dollar Radio, an independent publishing company in Columbus, Ohio, serves up vegan cuisine at their counter-service café alongside their newest book releases.
    Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Such multi-service hubs are essential to Native communities, who disproportionately lack stable housing and safe transportation, Olbekson said.
    Amanda Su, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The small, counter-service spot serves various poke bowl combinations, such as spicy scallop with corn and seaweed over rice.
    Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2022
  • But the the rise of the People's Liberation Army as a modern multi-service military force has really eclipsed that.
    CBS News, 15 Feb. 2023
  • For many, this post-service journey leads to a grim destination: the criminal justice system.
    Chuck Hagel, Time, 11 Nov. 2022
  • How does flying with a non-service, non-emotional support dog work, exactly?
    Matt Meltzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Meanwhile, the Cottage serves coffee and nutritious bites in the morning through its ventanita — a small counter-service window commonly found in Miami cafes.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The new location features a walk-up, counter-service format with entirely alfresco seating.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Two Dollar Radio, an independent publishing company in Columbus, Ohio, serves up vegan cuisine at their counter-service café alongside their newest book releases.
    Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Such multi-service hubs are essential to Native communities, who disproportionately lack stable housing and safe transportation, Olbekson said.
    Amanda Su, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The small, counter-service spot serves various poke bowl combinations, such as spicy scallop with corn and seaweed over rice.
    Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2022
  • But the the rise of the People's Liberation Army as a modern multi-service military force has really eclipsed that.
    CBS News, 15 Feb. 2023
  • For many, this post-service journey leads to a grim destination: the criminal justice system.
    Chuck Hagel, Time, 11 Nov. 2022
  • How does flying with a non-service, non-emotional support dog work, exactly?
    Matt Meltzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Meanwhile, the Cottage serves coffee and nutritious bites in the morning through its ventanita — a small counter-service window commonly found in Miami cafes.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The new location features a walk-up, counter-service format with entirely alfresco seating.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022
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service

3 of 3 noun
  • He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit for his service.
    cleveland, 26 July 2023
  • All of them lived lives of love and service and sacrifice.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The tree was felled around 1 p.m. and had been put up again within five hours, according to the park service.
    Adam Carlson, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Note that pets are not permitted in the park with the exception of service dogs.
    Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2023
  • The overall fire risk remains through the weekend, the weather service said.
    Alexandra E. Petri, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Workers turned to jobs in health care and the service sector, and Yale became one of the city’s top employers.
    E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Flooding could pose a larger concern and may linger overnight, the weather service said.
    Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
  • There’s even an Airbnb-style service that matches pilots with homes on or near runways.
    Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
  • And keep an eye out for where medical services are located just to be safe.
    Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 20 June 2023
  • Inmates can’t get basic services Many inmate jobs inside the prison have been put on hold.
    Mario Koran Jamie Kelter Davis, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2023
  • People planning to visit the Flagstaff area should watch for weather alerts and updates from the park service for safe travels.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024
  • But some of it can go to preparing for the future and improved service frequency, maybe even new routes.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email servicejournalists@sacbee.com.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
  • Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email servicejournalists@sacbee.com.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Take Root Milwaukee offers free or low-cost services to help people buy, keep or fix their homes.
    Sophia Vento, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2023
  • As the judge thanked the jury for their service, Barbara Fried recovered herself enough to gently rub Joseph Bankman’s back.
    Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Before the fall film season starts, use these few days off to check out the best recent blockbusters on your preferred streaming services.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2023
  • At this online casino, the round-the-clock customer service team responds to your complaints quickly.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The contract shows Google billing the Israeli Ministry of Defense over $1 million for the consulting service.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
  • In addition, there are many other ways to watch the streaming service for free or less than its usual $9.99 monthly cost.
    Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Bikes, ride-shares and shuttle services are also options.
    Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024
  • He’s released many other songs on streaming services, all since 2021.
    Xander Zellner, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Two major recruiting services rate him a 4-star prospect.
    Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The brand also has a white glove delivery service (prices start at $249), which allows the consumer to set a delivery day and window.
    Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The weather service said heat index values up to 108 will be possible.
    Leigh Morgan, al, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The Fed will want to see some cooling in services prices to become more assured that inflation is declining.
    Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Deflation, in contrast, is when goods and services get cheaper.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 June 2023
  • Meanwhile, services, which are roughly twice the size of goods consumption, are still growing their way back to their pre-pandemic trend.
    Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Insider deals on products and services that save readers time and money.
    wsj.com, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The bulk of Medicare spending increases in the foreseeable future are in Part B, outpatient physician services.
    The Editors, National Review, 8 May 2024

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