dutiful
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"In the 1840 narrative, Byfield sought to impress wealthy patrons by presenting himself as a dutiful soldier and deserving veteran," O'Keeffe says.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia star in a dull and dutiful retread of Disney’s 2016 animated film.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
You’re not returning each object to its rightful home like a dutiful museum docent.
From Salon ● May 5, 2026
Because, all those impersonations of chilly indifference aside, he will be known by what he got on the air: a legacy of generation-defining comedy that’s more impressive than any dutiful biodoc could ever be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
The stories that Vivian began to tell only with prodding, in dutiful answer to specific questions, are spilling forth unprompted, one after another, so many that even Vivian seems surprised.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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