serve notice

phrase

: to make known
The senator served notice that he will be opposing the new regulations.

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Against Iowa, Golden’s team looks to push the pace — serve notice another NCAA Tournament run may be ahead. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026 The petitioner has attempted to serve notice to the website's operator. Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025 But the Cowboys do need to serve notice that this season is different. David Moore, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023 An upset of Pacifica last week should serve notice to La Mirada to respect the Tartars. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2023 If Texas is a contender, this game would be a way to serve notice. Dallas News, 2 Sep. 2022 Banks’ comments came in the wake of the news that Texas and Oklahoma will serve notice on a Big 12 exit as early as Monday en route to membership in the SEC. Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 24 July 2021

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“Serve notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20notice. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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