serve a term

Frequency: 7.08.0 per million words

To complete a period of time in a position or in prison.

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Examples (10)

  • He served a five-year prison term.
  • The president will serve a second term if re-elected.
  • She is currently serving her first term on the city council.
  • After the scandal, the official was forced to resign before serving his full term.
  • Many politicians hope to serve multiple terms in office.
  • The judge ruled that he must serve a minimum term of ten years.
  • Will she serve another term as chairperson of the committee?
  • Despite public pressure, he intends to serve out his entire term.
  • The former CEO served a short term as an advisor to the board.
  • If convicted, he could serve a lengthy term behind bars.