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line of duty

NOUN

duties and responsibilities

Synonyms

WEAK

assignment call of duty workload

Example Sentences

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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

Behind the military’s Berlin headquarters building, there is a memorial to the more than 3,000 military and civilian members of the German armed forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

But their efforts continue, as they run a joint campaign with the family of George Taylor - another officer murdered in the line of duty - to have the rule changed.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Although more incidents are being reported, available data still shows local law enforcement officers are far more likely to be attacked in the line of duty than immigration agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

This time, it was in the line of duty.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan