community service
noun
: work that is done without pay to help people in a community
She was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for her crime.
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He was given a one-year probationary sentence in addition to 100 hours of community service by U.S. District Judge Robert Scola at the recommendation of his defense attorney and federal prosecutors.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
Mosby will also be required to complete 100 hours of community service.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 24 May 2024
In addition, Mosby was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service, according to the judgment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024
He was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 May 2024
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
Mosby will also be required to complete 100 hours of community service.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 24 May 2024
In addition, Mosby was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service, according to the judgment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024
He was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for community service
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“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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