How to Use serving in a Sentence
serving
noun
- This is my third serving of mashed potatoes.
- According to the package, one serving size is 6 ounces.
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Each serving should be roughly the size and thickness of the palm of your use.
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Andrew Heffernan,
Men's Health,
13 May 2023
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Aim to find a bread that's a good source of fiber and has at least 3 grams in a two-slice serving.
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Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2023
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The plump bird provides enough meat for up to 18 servings.
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Bridget Degnan,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2023
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Try to get your child to eat five servings of fruits and veggies per day.
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Sandra Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2023
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Skip the guac and add one serving of corn salsa instead.
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Good Housekeeping,
13 Jan. 2023
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Limit your portion size to a serving of 3–4 ounces of red meat per meal.
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Nick Blackmer,
Verywell Health,
2 Nov. 2023
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But if this sounds merely like an all-day serving of camp, don’t be fooled.
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David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 June 2023
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The servings of sushi that Americans bought at grocery stores over the past year.
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Zlati Meyer,
WSJ,
25 Aug. 2023
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Soy Protein: In a 30-gram serving, there's about 25 grams of protein.
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Brierley Horton, Ms,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2024
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Halfway through, a nurse edged a cup of tea and a serving of carrot cake into view.
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Matthew Taylor King,
WSJ,
3 Dec. 2023
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Aim to consume five to eight servings of whole grains daily.
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Health Editorial Team,
Health,
8 May 2023
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Full-size servings are available to purchase, as are cans and bottles to go.
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Chris Kelly,
Washington Post,
14 Dec. 2023
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Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Who can pass up a serving of eggs benny in the morning?
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Women's Health,
11 July 2023
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Gift this to a friend who loves to host and watch them effortlessly charm their guests with stylish servings.
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Katiee McKinstry,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2024
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Add a fresh sprig of basil for every 2 servings, then add half a glass of water and cook for at least 30 minutes.
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Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2024
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And then, of course, get an extra serving of hummus and pita.
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Kaye Toal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2023
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For $50, get four lawn tickets, four drinks, four hot dogs and four popcorn servings.
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Georgann Yara,
The Arizona Republic,
19 Feb. 2024
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The original airline chicken recipe was served on planes due to the serving of the chicken with the wing intact.
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Karla Alindahao,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2023
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There are just 20 calories in a serving of two-thirds of a cup of raw asparagus and about 2 grams of dietary fiber.
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Bethany Thayer,
Detroit Free Press,
13 May 2023
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Add a generous serving of leafy greens to your meals to nourish your skin from the inside out.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
29 Feb. 2024
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Aim for five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
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Redbook,
6 Apr. 2023
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Cost is $8 for a single serving of pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, and juice.
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Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2023
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This pumpkin bread has just 191 calories in a serving and is a perfect snack for a chilly autumn day.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Nov. 2023
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Swapping red meat for a serving of nuts and legumes showed a 30% lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
Peoplemag,
21 Oct. 2023
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In addition to being fast and easy, a serving is just 500 calories.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2023
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That strikes me as an excellent serving of vegetables, good for the mind.
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Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 June 2023
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That’s not to say the occasional drink is a death sentence — small servings, small danger might be a good rule of thumb.
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Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
1 May 2023
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Or, there’s a bigger serving with a bottle of tequila or vodka, for $888.
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Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas News,
11 Sep. 2023
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