serve out
verb
served out; serving out; serves out
: to complete (a term in office, a prison sentence, etc.)
He was unable to serve out his five-year term as chairperson.
She was allowed to serve out her sentence in a prison close to home.
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Maxwell is serving out her sentence in a federal prison in Bryan, Texas.
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
The winner will serve out the remainder of Sherrill's term, which ends in January.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Samuels, who has held the position since July 2024, will continue to serve out her role until the end of the school year in June, but will not be returning thereafter.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Fuller will serve out the remaining months of Greene’s term, maintaining Republicans’ slim majority in the House.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
The winner will serve out the remainder of Sherrill's term, which ends in January.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Samuels, who has held the position since July 2024, will continue to serve out her role until the end of the school year in June, but will not be returning thereafter.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Fuller will serve out the remaining months of Greene’s term, maintaining Republicans’ slim majority in the House.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Serve out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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