active service
noun
: participation in a battle or battles
He saw no active service during his time in the army.
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Originally slated to see active service in 2032, it will now be installed in the Navy's Type 45 frigates by 2027 as part of the ship's regular armament.
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New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
The generals had previously resigned from active service but remained on reserve duty.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
The generals had previously resigned from active service but remained on reserve duty.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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 4 Dec. 2025.
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