serve the needs
idiom
: to provide things that someone or something needs
The library serves the needs of the community.
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In the face of widespread pessimism about the political fate of the United States and growing political polarization, scholars and citizens across the country are reimagining how American democracy could better serve the needs of the whole population.
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Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Community college officials disagree and say their programs are uniquely designed to serve the needs of their district, as intended by the law.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
This $90 million investment will enable large-scale production of V-BATs in India to serve the needs of the Indian Armed Forces and also function as a global production hub, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
The business, which recently completed a merger with Investec Wealth & Investment, manages over £113 billion in client assets and has expanded its capabilities to serve the needs of more international clients.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Community college officials disagree and say their programs are uniquely designed to serve the needs of their district, as intended by the law.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
This $90 million investment will enable large-scale production of V-BATs in India to serve the needs of the Indian Armed Forces and also function as a global production hub, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
The business, which recently completed a merger with Investec Wealth & Investment, manages over £113 billion in client assets and has expanded its capabilities to serve the needs of more international clients.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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