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In truth, the tie-wearing fox only became a cop because of his fondness for Judy, not out of a sense of dutiful conviction.

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Mr. Dyer remained a dutiful son but, sensing that part of his life was now incommunicable to his parents, withheld his most important feelings from them.

"Older generations and state employees maintain dutiful compliance -- observing government mandates for black attire and periods of official grief," he told AFP.

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The trials and tribulations of the dutiful new bride had families reorganise their daily routines to ensure they didn't miss out a single episode.

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“It Girl” is dutiful in giving Birkin credit as a serious actress and singer, but it never brings her fully to life.

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