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Around 4,000 Swiss troops will be on duty on land, on Lake Geneva and in the air, coordinating with the French military.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

But as the deaths continued, the neonatal consultants had noticed she was the one person who seemed to be on duty.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Only one employee was scheduled to be on duty.

From Barron's • Oct. 3, 2025

And an RN must be on duty 24 hours a day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2024

Louis was supposed to be on duty behind the counter.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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