Examples of 'were serving' in a sentence

Meaning of "were serving"

The phrase 'were serving' typically indicates that someone or a group of people were performing a particular duty, task, or role during a specific period. It suggests that they were actively engaged in providing a service, fulfilling responsibilities, or carrying out assigned functions. The context of 'serving' may vary, ranging from customer service, hospitality, public service, or even military duties

How to use "were serving" in a sentence

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You were serving a life sentence for murder.
You would think we were serving venison stew.
They were serving hamburgers for fifteen cents.
You would think we were serving νenison stew.
You were serving time for drug dealing.
You said you were serving drinks.
You were serving sandwiches back there.
Evidently thought they were serving a higher power.
Were serving time in prison for a robbery gone wrong.
Six of our crew were serving on that bridge.
That meant knowing who they were serving.
But rather were serving a week of academic detention.
Was fine while other people were serving him.
And they were serving peas again.
He had four brothers but none were serving.

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We thought they were serving us when we were serving them.
What struck me was that they were serving bowls.
Maybe they were serving extremely small ones.
They understood that they were serving darkness.
Who were serving as soldiers without holding a position.
Then we realized you were serving us beer.
Both were serving in the same ambulance unit.
She and her husband were serving him.
You were serving her iced tea.
He said some church halls were serving as shelters.
They were serving drinks in all the laboratory equipment.
Cook as much as if you were serving fillets.
The people were serving an intermittent sentence.
She wondered whether they were appointed or were serving as volunteers.
Some of them were serving life sentences.
He was the largest of the twelve who were serving him.
Several officials were serving sentences for corruption.
Blue lagoons were all they were serving.
Some staff members were serving in extremely dangerous conditions.
The following female diplomatic personnel were serving abroad.
We were serving a warrant to one of his homeboys.
Knew both fathers were serving overseas.
You were serving a sentence for rape.
He cried as they were serving the salads.
We were serving the work of redemption for the dead.
I thought you were serving seven to ten.
We were serving a purpose in the neighborhood all these years.
We came to eat as they were serving food in the temple.
We were serving a warrant to one of his home boys.
Was what sort of pie they were serving in the commissary.
They were serving and dying elsewhere.
You saw what they were serving for lunch.
They remain in the conflict where they were serving.
And you were serving life at maximum.
Miles was killed while we were serving dessert.

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Pour into serving glasses over ice
You look like you should be serving us
I hear they are serving strawberries and snow
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