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.
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Featherstone wants tax breaks raised from 25% to 40% — the same level as the new British indie film relief — for specific projects produced for public service broadcasters or made out of London.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
While Texas doesn't have a state property tax, local governments collect property taxes for public services like schools, streets, roads, police and firefighters.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The government also created short public service announcements and worked with local health organizations to encourage vaccination.
—Alexandra M. Lord, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The council set April 15 for a public hearing at City Hall regarding the intent to issue general obligation capital improvement plan bonds of up to $1.55 million for improvements to the city’s fire hall and public services building.
—Chuck Rupnow, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
While Texas doesn't have a state property tax, local governments collect property taxes for public services like schools, streets, roads, police and firefighters.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The government also created short public service announcements and worked with local health organizations to encourage vaccination.
—Alexandra M. Lord, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The council set April 15 for a public hearing at City Hall regarding the intent to issue general obligation capital improvement plan bonds of up to $1.55 million for improvements to the city’s fire hall and public services building.
—Chuck Rupnow, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Public service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20service. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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