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 has been housed in the county jail in Riverhead since his arrest in July 2023, but will serve out his term in a state prison.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Whoever wins will serve out the remainder of Lyles’ term, which ends in December 2027.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
He's been housed in the county jail in Riverhead since his arrest in July 2023, but will serve out his term in a state prison to be determined later.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
That’s what prompted a special primary election Tuesday, when both Republican and Democratic candidates will compete to serve out Swalwell’s term until January.
—Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Whoever wins will serve out the remainder of Lyles’ term, which ends in December 2027.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
He's been housed in the county jail in Riverhead since his arrest in July 2023, but will serve out his term in a state prison to be determined later.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
That’s what prompted a special primary election Tuesday, when both Republican and Democratic candidates will compete to serve out Swalwell’s term until January.
—Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for serve out
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“Serve out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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