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"cannot serve as" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to express that something is not able to be used or considered as a particular thing or in a certain role. Example: "An orange cannot serve as a substitute for a lemon in this recipe." This sentence means that an orange is not a suitable replacement for a lemon in the recipe. Another example: "My lack of experience cannot serve as an excuse for my mistakes." In this sentence, the phrase is used to convey that one's inexperience cannot be used as a justification or reason for making mistakes.
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Under Israeli law, he cannot serve as a cabinet minister for 10 years.
Economic strategies cannot serve as a proxy for race-based ones.
That is why Mr Fischer, despite his popularity, cannot serve as the party's official leader.
Lower fishing quotas cannot serve as a substitute for habitat protection, he said.
In addition, it cannot serve as a prerequisite for ECON 3140.
Mr. Ledergerber told the newspaper that "public opinion cannot serve as a basis for decisions on cultural politics".
The ruling also means that he cannot serve as prime minister if his party wins a majority in the voting.
Politicised justice leads to feelings of exclusion, it cannot serve as a basis for reconciliation or peace building.
Under a policy Pruitt instituted last week, scientists receiving EPA funding cannot serve as the agency's advisers.
"It cannot serve as a method to nullify the election by other means," Mr. Schiff said of possible impeachment proceedings.
But the court could also rule that it was merely a statement that cannot serve as precedent.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com