do one's duty

Example Sentences

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"I felt it was my duty to come. I certainly felt it would be an unpleasant experience, but that's not a good enough reason not to do one's duty."

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2013

That is the test: if one can do one's duty when it means the loss of all one holds dear and valuable in the world.

From Caesar's Wife A comedy in three acts by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

I'm sorry, Sir Nigel, but—one must do one's duty, you know....

From The Riddle of the Frozen Flame by De Maris, Walter

It requires a bold heart to be ready to do one's duty, unmoved by the sneers of others.

From The Child at Home The Principles of Filial Duty, Familiarly Illustrated by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

Helping her son in the apprenticeship of the Empire, Agrippina did her duty; but during restless times when misunderstanding is almost a law of social life, it is often very dangerous to do one's duty.

From Characters and events of Roman History by Ferrero, Frances Lance