serve out
phrasal 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.
Examples of serve out in a Sentence
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The trio, having witnessed the success of pochas in Korea, where street food is served out of small, tented outdoor areas, saw the potential in bringing the trend, paired with Korean beverages, to metro Detroit.
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Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
Mitchell then won an election to serve out the rest of Adel's term after defeating Democrat nominee Julie Gunnigle later that year.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Murder in a Berlin park In reply, Putin indicated Russia’s interest in the release of a Russian national currently serving out a life sentence for murder in Germany.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024
Malcolm will serve out his sentence in a juvenile facility.
—Gabe Cohen, CNN, 17 Feb. 2024
The Kentucky Parole Board decided Monday that Gregory Wilson, now 67, must serve out the remainder of his life sentence for the rape and murder of Deborah Pooley in 1987.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2024
Pegula helped ice the win by serving out the final two points, delivering an ace on match point.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024
Shafer, who was appointed to the role in May 2022 and won the special election race for the seat that November, will serve out the rest of his term, which expires this December.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024
Garofalo will serve out the remainder of his term through 2024.
—Maraya King, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2024
Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
Mitchell then won an election to serve out the rest of Adel's term after defeating Democrat nominee Julie Gunnigle later that year.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Murder in a Berlin park In reply, Putin indicated Russia’s interest in the release of a Russian national currently serving out a life sentence for murder in Germany.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024
Malcolm will serve out his sentence in a juvenile facility.
—Gabe Cohen, CNN, 17 Feb. 2024
The Kentucky Parole Board decided Monday that Gregory Wilson, now 67, must serve out the remainder of his life sentence for the rape and murder of Deborah Pooley in 1987.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2024
Pegula helped ice the win by serving out the final two points, delivering an ace on match point.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024
Shafer, who was appointed to the role in May 2022 and won the special election race for the seat that November, will serve out the rest of his term, which expires this December.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024
Garofalo will serve out the remainder of his term through 2024.
—Maraya King, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2024
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“Serve out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20out. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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