serve out
verb
served out; serving out; serves out
: to complete (a term in office, a prison sentence, etc.)
He was unable to serve out his five-year term as chairperson.
She was allowed to serve out her sentence in a prison close to home.
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He was appointed by Mayor Clint Hull with the support of the City Council, and will serve out the remainder of the term, through April 2027, city officials said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Cobolli likes to stand way over near the corner of the court and hit big kick serves out wide into the ad court.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
He was released from prison last year after serving out his sentence.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 June 2026
That person will serve out the rest of Parady’s term through July 19, 2027.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Cobolli likes to stand way over near the corner of the court and hit big kick serves out wide into the ad court.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
He was released from prison last year after serving out his sentence.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 June 2026
That person will serve out the rest of Parady’s term through July 19, 2027.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
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“Serve out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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