serve under
Frequency: 6.08.4 per million words
To work in a position of lower rank than someone.
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- He served under President Reagan in the 1980s.
- Many young officers aspire to serve under such a respected general.
- She has served under three different CEOs during her tenure at the company.
- As a junior diplomat, he was proud to serve under the seasoned ambassador.
- The entire team worked diligently, happy to serve under her inspiring leadership.
- Will you be willing to serve under the new department head, despite your differences?
- Throughout his career, he consistently chose to serve under mentors who challenged him.
- No one wants to serve under a manager who doesn't listen to their team.
- Having served under her for years, I can attest to her exceptional capabilities.
- If the new director is appointed, many employees might find it difficult to serve under them.