How to Use community service in a Sentence

community service

noun
  • The two teams will take part in a community service project while in England as well.
    — Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
  • Shearer said her students came up with the idea as a community service project.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Two weeks ago, the boys were sentenced to just 60 days of community service.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
  • He was ordered to pay a fine and perform community service.
    — Gma Team, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • He was ordered to pay a fine and perform community service.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Nash is at the auction picking up trash as part of his community service while serving jail time.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
  • The court will help pay some of the restitution if the teen completes community service.
    — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2026
  • While weathering the storms of life, the church has served as a beacon of faith, hope and community service.
    — Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The free event is open to ages 12 and older, and community service hours will be available for youths.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Patron must serve 40 hours of community service and then his case will be dismissed.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The husband and wife's community service began with a step of faith among fellow church members.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • The series brings together a motley crew of strangers forced to do community service.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Watching his parents work hard taught young Alden the value of community service.
    — Jabari Young, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • After years in court, Paxton cut a deal to do community service in lieu of facing trial.
    — Lauren McGaughy, ProPublica, 17 Sep. 2025
  • That community service work gives the festival a larger frame.
    — Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Chet has long been committed to community service.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
  • He is believed to be working towards a community service requirement to have the charges dropped.
    — Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
  • She was sentenced to three years of probation and 40 hours of community service.
    — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
  • The money could have come from Fund 80, also known as the community service fund.
    — Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The project was important to those close to Milgrim, who said community service was at the center of her life.
    — Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
  • The program is open to seasoned volunteers and first-timers, like high school students who need community service hours.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
  • There is community service, public speaking and more.
    — Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
  • There is community service, public speaking and more.
    — Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Each troop may decide how the money is used, whether for troop activities, trips, or community service projects.
    — ABC News, 28 May 2026
  • He was sentenced to a fine and community service, and made a public safety announcement.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • He was ordered to serve two years of probation and 100 hours of community service.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 14 June 2025
  • The wife was sentenced to one year of probation and 400 hours of community service.
    — Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024
  • She has been ordered to perform 30 days of community service and serve three years of probation.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The charges have rocked the one-square-mile town where Mayo led community service events and is now on administrative leave.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
  • As part of her plea deal, she will also be required to complete 200 hours of community service and pay fines and court fees.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025

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