as in to serve
to be a servant for
worked for a rich and powerful family
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Washington served in the department for 30 years and was promoted to chief in 2021.—
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The cavernous convention center served as a temporary shelter for thousands of displaced residents.—
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31 Aug. 2025
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“Work (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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