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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The community service fair was one of several activations Lakewood High is holding this week in honor of Earth Month.
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Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The annual luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation honors the first lady and brings together congressional spouses, administration officials, and guests to advance bipartisan community service.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Minute orders from Monday’s hearings did not detail what the diversion conditions are, though typical conditions include avoiding new arrests and performing community service.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
As part of his plea agreement, he was sentenced to 12 months’ probation, was fined, had to do community service, and completed a treatment program.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The annual luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation honors the first lady and brings together congressional spouses, administration officials, and guests to advance bipartisan community service.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Minute orders from Monday’s hearings did not detail what the diversion conditions are, though typical conditions include avoiding new arrests and performing community service.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
As part of his plea agreement, he was sentenced to 12 months’ probation, was fined, had to do community service, and completed a treatment program.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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