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duty

[doo-tee, dyoo-] / ˈdu ti, ˈdju- /




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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said that Harald "served his country with warmth, humility and an unwavering sense of duty."

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Hochman at first defended the charges, pointing out that as a sworn officer, Flores had an even higher duty to adhere to the letter and spirit of the law.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The couple have devised a low-wattage approach aimed at not rocking the boat in a bid to show that unshowy duty is what Britons want from their royal family.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

An executor has a fiduciary duty to act in your best interests and must account for the estate’s assets, cash flow, expenses, sales, tax documents and other matters.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

Orders and regulations must be obeyed, and Irina would have to do her duty whether she liked it or not.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Doctors will not declare her stable until next year, meaning her husband must balance his new official duties with her care.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The couple -- who quit Britain and royal duties six years ago and moved to California -- landed aboard a private jet at Birmingham Airport, The Telegraph newspaper and other media said.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

The court said whether sufficient cause exists turns on how serious the alleged misconduct is and how closely it connects to a governor’s duties.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

This agreement, in its fine print, turned out to be long on Cornwall Capital’s duties to Deutsche Bank and short on Deutsche Bank’s duties to Cornwall Capital.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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