line of duty
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"Our highest praise goes to the heroic police officers who risked their lives in the line of duty," Tusk said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
Three firefighters died this week in the line of duty, two in Crete and one in the Peloponnese.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
"I'm devastated about the loss of three heroic firefighters who died in the line of duty in Western Colorado," he said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Ma supports the death penalty for those who kill police officers in the line of duty or commit heinous crimes against women and children.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
This time, it was in the line of duty.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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