active service
noun
: participation in a battle or battles
He saw no active service during his time in the army.
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China launches its largest naval aircraft carrier China’s largest and most sophisticated aircraft carrier entered active service, the latest sign of Beijing’s growing naval might.
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Kennedy’s retirement from active service on the court was followed by a rancorous and highly political process of confirmation for Kavanaugh, who was successfully nominated by Trump in 2018.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Both men asked to remain anonymous as active service members.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew retired from the Royal Navy in July 2001 after 22 years of active service.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Kennedy’s retirement from active service on the court was followed by a rancorous and highly political process of confirmation for Kavanaugh, who was successfully nominated by Trump in 2018.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Both men asked to remain anonymous as active service members.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew retired from the Royal Navy in July 2001 after 22 years of active service.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Active service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20service. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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