active service
noun
: participation in a battle or battles
He saw no active service during his time in the army.
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The benefit plan defines a qualified spouse in four ways, including a person married to an active MLB player or a retired MLB player who is in active service, meaning a coach, manager or related job.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In total, 100 of the long-range strategic aircraft were built, with 45 now in active service.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
More top news stories: Upward of 300 veterans, active service members and associates gathered at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago yesterday for the opening and dedication ceremony of the 100th Fisher House.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Service dog trainer housing protections Minnesota law already prohibits housing discrimination against individuals with active service dogs.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In total, 100 of the long-range strategic aircraft were built, with 45 now in active service.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
More top news stories: Upward of 300 veterans, active service members and associates gathered at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago yesterday for the opening and dedication ceremony of the 100th Fisher House.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Service dog trainer housing protections Minnesota law already prohibits housing discrimination against individuals with active service dogs.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for active service
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“Active service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20service. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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