as in serving
to be a servant for
worked for a rich and powerful family
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Pat Tillman, who was born in the San Jose area, was killed by friendly fire in 2004 while serving in Afghanistan.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
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Rooted in 200 years of personal history, the hotel has succeeded in paying homage to the area’s history as well as serving as a modern gathering place for the local community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Working (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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