service line
noun
: a line marked on a court in various games (such as handball or tennis) parallel to the front wall or to the net to mark a boundary of the service area or service court
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Though no longer in gasoline, lead is still present in other sources, such as some toys imported from other countries, water service lines that have not yet been updated, some soil and paint in old houses.
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
However, some buildings and homes might have water service lines and older fixtures made of lead.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
For those curious about where lead service lines are located, the city offers an online map.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: The parish is financially responsible for replacing the service lines that bring water to your address.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
However, some buildings and homes might have water service lines and older fixtures made of lead.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
For those curious about where lead service lines are located, the city offers an online map.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: The parish is financially responsible for replacing the service lines that bring water to your address.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for service line
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“Service line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20line. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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