community service
noun
: work that is done without pay to help people in a community
She was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for her crime.
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This is community service honoring Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons, simple.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
More importantly, however, is their commitment to environmental preservation, safe boating practices and community service, which has gained them a large fan base.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The defense attorney told the judge in October that his client has no previous criminal history and has led a life of community service.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Seyfried’s Joni Stafford and Jordan’s Reggie Porter Montgomery met while doing community service together and soon fell in love.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
More importantly, however, is their commitment to environmental preservation, safe boating practices and community service, which has gained them a large fan base.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The defense attorney told the judge in October that his client has no previous criminal history and has led a life of community service.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Seyfried’s Joni Stafford and Jordan’s Reggie Porter Montgomery met while doing community service together and soon fell in love.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for community service
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“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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