underserve
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of underserve
First recorded in 1710–20; under- ( def. ) + serve ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Boys' Love is often celebrated as a female-driven literary space, but increasingly queer writers and readers who feel underserved by mainstream culture are also engaging with the genre.
From BBC
“This is a real recognition that women to date really have been underserved by the current available drugs,” said Gil, Pelage’s CEO and a former executive at Allergan, the company behind Botox.
From MarketWatch
The 18th annual NBA Cares Day of Service is Friday afternoon at the Convention Center, and 500 volunteers will build home structures with Habitat for Humanity and pack essential kits for underserved families with Baby2Baby.
From Los Angeles Times
He urges readers to weigh the consequences of not acting and suggests that well-meaning efforts to eliminate every hint of bias could stunt the deployment of tools that might improve outcomes, including for underserved populations.
Constance Beverley, CEO of the organization Share Winter, which works on providing skiing access for underserved communities, says Shiffrin’s support has been a game changer for both fundraising and public awareness.
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