duty
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But employers, he wrote, had a duty to pay a fair living wage, maintain a safe workplace with limited hours, and allow workers to form unions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
BP stated it stands by its original statement regarding Manifold’s conduct, citing a duty of care to all employees.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Halpern has said that Palacios returned to duty within a few weeks of the shooting.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
But after confirming that her fetus still had heart tones, the OB-GYN on duty, Dr. Britte Smith, said she couldn’t induce yet.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Dismay was officially off duty, although he always went to the graveside service.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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Veterans Day Vocabulary
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The Constitution of the United States
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