serve out
verb
served out; serving out; serves out
: to complete (a term in office, a prison sentence, etc.)
He was unable to serve out his five-year term as chairperson.
She was allowed to serve out her sentence in a prison close to home.
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Harrington was appointed by the City Council to serve out the remainder of Lyles’ term, which runs through December 2027.
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Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
He’s accused of using a cellphone, the internet and interstate highways, among other means, while planning and carrying out the attack, as well as staying at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The Polish 24-year-old called a medical timeout after the injury happened, before attempting to serve out the match.
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Leon Imber,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Any appointee to the Senate seat between now and the election could only legally serve out the final months of Marshall’s term under that interpretation.
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Matthew Kelly
updated June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
He’s accused of using a cellphone, the internet and interstate highways, among other means, while planning and carrying out the attack, as well as staying at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The Polish 24-year-old called a medical timeout after the injury happened, before attempting to serve out the match.
—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Any appointee to the Senate seat between now and the election could only legally serve out the final months of Marshall’s term under that interpretation.
—
Matthew Kelly
updated June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for serve out
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“Serve out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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