duty
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The senior pilot assigned the Sunday shift was demoted to patrol duty by Nanos days earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Three firefighters died this week in the line of duty, two in Crete and one in the Peloponnese.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
The show insists it takes duty of care seriously.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Assigning yourself the heavy duty of curing all disorders, however, strikes me as even more hubristic than comparing oneself to Jesus Christ.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
Of all the special features at the hotel, the most special was Reggie, who was seemingly on duty around the clock.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Union members are seeking pay for all work-related duties, including boarding, delays and safety checks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Ortiz testified that he was not disciplined after the shooting, that he did not receive additional training as a result of the incident, nor did his job duties change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
At Paris 2024, though, Belgian singer Angèle took on lead vocal duties, performing a memorable version of the track, external alongside Kavinsky and French band Phoenix.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"I swear ... that I will faithfully carry out the duties of president of the republic," Peru's ninth president in a decade stated before Congress.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
When they arrived, it was clear that Handsome took his hosting duties seriously.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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