service area
noun
chiefly British
: an area next to a highway where people can stop to rest, use the bathroom, get food, etc.
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Although coverage is regional rather than statewide, NineStar is a top choice within its service area.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
The latest House map would split his nonprofit's service area into three congressional districts instead of just the 7th District.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
In addition to the fee increase, the commission approved the district’s 20-year long-range plan and opted to stay with one countywide service area.
—Rose Evans
updated December 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Dec. 2025
As an assistant chief, Mire oversaw emergency response, special operations and all-hazards incident management and was responsible for a 670-square-mile service area and more than 4,000 responders, according to the announcement.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
The latest House map would split his nonprofit's service area into three congressional districts instead of just the 7th District.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
In addition to the fee increase, the commission approved the district’s 20-year long-range plan and opted to stay with one countywide service area.
—Rose Evans
updated December 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Dec. 2025
As an assistant chief, Mire oversaw emergency response, special operations and all-hazards incident management and was responsible for a 670-square-mile service area and more than 4,000 responders, according to the announcement.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Service area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20area. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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