service line

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Definition of service line

: a line marked on a court in various games (such as handball or tennis) parallel to the front wall or to the net to mark a boundary of the service area or service court

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Get more contractors on the ground replacing service lines; get a three-year replacement plan finished by the end of 2018. — Brian Barrett, WIRED, "The Flint Water Crisis Is Bigger Than Elon Musk," 12 July 2018 La Grange hospital suspended newborn baby deliveries June 1, a temporary move that is part of a change in the hospital’s women and children service line, which will see the hospital combined with the same services at Hinsdale hospital. — Hank Beckman, chicagotribune.com, "Newborn deliveries temporarily suspended at La Grange hospital," 4 June 2018 In the last year, the Water Department issued more than 5,000 notices for property owners to replace water or sewer infrastructure linking them to city service lines. — Claudia Vargas, Philly.com, "'Nightmare on Monroe Street': A tiny Queen Village block's six-year feud with the Philly Water Department," 6 July 2018 Additional cafeteria and food service line upgrades are also included in plans for Maine East and Maine West. — Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "District 207 school board approves $145K purchase of new cafeteria seating," 14 May 2018 The ball landed barely behind the service line, but took a tricky bounce, darting to the right. — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, "'Strokes of Genius' Documentary Commemorates the Iconic Federer-Nadal '08 Wimbledon Final," 26 June 2018 Here are some common questions and answers about lead risks: Q. How can lead in the service lines to my house contaminate drinking water? — Mary Spicuzza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Here's how to protect your family from the dangers posed by lead pipes and paint," 7 Feb. 2018 Customers with questions are encouraged to call Justice's customer service line at 1-800-276-1591. — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, "UPDATE: Justice Has Just Announced a Recall of 8 Makeup Products Due to Asbestos Concerns," 1 Feb. 2018 In Shasta County, the number for the local, 24-hour mental health crisis service line is 530-225-5252. — Hannah Holzer, sacbee, "Mental health support available for those impacted by Northern California wildfires," 26 June 2018

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