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How to use the word Serve in a Sentence?

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The nature of those who seek power is not to serve but to serve themselves

– Ryan Blackborough

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1 month ago

Serving one's brother with expectations is a self-rewarding act. Don't serve to receive, but do it to help, for the purest joy in serving is found in the genuine desire to make a positive difference in someone else's life.

– Christen kuikoua

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3 months ago

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others, at whatever cost.

– Arthur Ashe

added by Normando
5 months ago

Everything is temporary. You only have one life to live. Remove the things that no longer serve your life purpose. Do not to prove yourself to anyone. The right people will accept and embrace you, regardless of your imperfections. At this stage in life, fall in love with taking good care of yourself.

– Tristain Shury

added by choozenboy
7 months ago

It was briefed to them before they signed this contract that as soon as their … flight school portion was up, they had to serve three continuous years to get aviation branch, that’s both on the ROTC side and then one West Point officer that I spoke to.

– Tom Drew

Found on CNN
1 year ago

This year, there will be more to discuss than ever, code will build on Kara’s legacy, and we’ll continue to evolve the conference to best serve its audience. We’re proud to announce three new hosts, who are also leaders in tech journalism.

– Jim Bankoff

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Unceremoniously abandoning these neighborhoods will create barriers to basic needs for thousands of residents, i call on Walmart to ensure that these soon-to-be-closed stores are repurposed with significant community engagement so they can find a new use to serve their neighborhoods.

– Lori Lightfoot

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Bunnies are adored in North America for being cute, friendly and cuddly, in face of what officers and others in the station may face in their jobs, this can serve as a nice counterbalance.

– Colleen Dell

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I haven’t decided yet on 2024. I’m thinking about it, you run for office … because you think you have something to contribute. You think it’s a moment where you might be able to serve, and if you lose, that motivation doesn’t necessarily go away.

– David McCormick

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The other thing that I would expect is a reconsideration of how the board of Reedy Creek is appointed and qualified to serve, to be appointed by state leadership with a broader interest across the spectrum of interest, across the state.

– Ben Watkins

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I would like to begin tonight’s proceeding differently than perhaps any other event of such magnitude, on behalf of our nation, I want to apologize to Brett and the entire Kavanaugh family for the terrible pain and suffering you have been forced to endure. Those who step forward to serve our country deserve a fair and dignified evaluation, not a campaign of political and personal destruction based on lies and deception.

– Donald Trump

Found on CNN
1 year ago

These factors create a less hospitable borrowing environment, which would serve to bring inflation closer to a healthy level, more expensive, stricter lending helps to usher in the long-term health of the economy, but the downside is that borrowing for large purchases, including a home purchase, may be relatively more challenging in the short term.

– Hannah Jones

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I am confident that Attorney General Matthew Platkin actions will ensure needed reform and give police officers in Paterson the resources, support, and training they need to serve their community.

– New Jersey

Found on CNN
1 year ago

There’s a wide range of abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. … We serve that whole range, and we call everyone an athlete, no matter what your ability is.

– John Watson

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Us making this decision to go ahead and hold the event is because of people’s demands, we’re not forcing it on them, they want it. They demand it from us, and we serve the community.

– Artemis Moshtaghian/CNN Heydari

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Russians may come to realize this is another reason Putin can no longer serve their country.

– Ryan Goodman

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The Chapter 11 process will allow SVB Financial Group to preserve value as it evaluates strategic alternatives for its prized businesses and assets, especially SVB Capital and SVB Securities, sVB Capital and SVB Securities continue to operate and serve clients, led by their longstanding and independent leadership teams.

– William Kosturos

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Matthew’s confirmation is a major win for religious-freedom practitioners, proving that a principled attorney may zealously advocate for the rights of religious minorities, conscientious objectors, and faith-based ministries without forfeiting the opportunity to serve on the bench.

– First Liberty Institute

Found on CNN
1 year ago

High-precision long-range air, sea and land-based weapons, including the Kinzhal hypersonic missile system, hit key elements of Ukraine’s military infrastructure, military-industrial complex enterprises, as well as energy facilities that serve them.

– Defense Ministry

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Ukrainian women did not wait for doors to be open for them to serve in all capacities. They broke the doors down and have proven themselves as combat capable force multipliers. (re: response of Ukrainian women to the 2022 invasion of their country by the Russian Federation)

– Lt. Col. Melanie Lake

added by Greying_Geezer
1 year ago

Sometimes people need policy work, and sometimes people need performative work, and to get to this level, you’ve got to be ready to serve up both.

– Ohio Whether Buttigieg

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Technology is the architecture of our reality – but unfortunately, that architecture can perpetuate inequality and injustice. Our job now is to challenge technology to serve us all, not just those who hold power and privilege.

– Nabiha Syed

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I knew I wanted to find a way to serve, and that led to my first summer internship at EPA. I spent nearly ten years at EPA under presidents of both parties.

– Michael Regan

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It’s particularly important to have a diverse physician workforce to aptly serve the patients, we want to increase diversity in academia as well, but it’s particularly important for doctors, because having a diverse workforce is critical for the best patient encounters, and to build trust.

– Dan Barouch

Found on CNN
1 year ago

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