be on duty
Example Sentences
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Around 4,000 Swiss troops will be on duty on land, on Lake Geneva and in the air, coordinating with the French military.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
The city does not plan to order additional staffing due to the weather, as most employees will already be on duty, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
Only one employee was scheduled to be on duty.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2025
In addition around 1,600 private security guards will be on duty at the stadium, and an elite anti-terrorist police unit will protect the visiting Israeli squad.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
You ought to know those if you’re going to be on duty.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
