on duty
Example Sentences
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On the night of Hugo's death, there were two nurses and a nursing assistant on duty on Topaz ward – an inpatient unit for men with acute mental health issues.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Navy captain who is on duty nearby and gets an unexpected distress signal from the cargo ship, is decisive and strong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"You have to literally stay on duty and stare at the screen the whole time, because you can easily miss it," said Esko, who did not appear to struggle, even late into the night.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Witnesses I spoke with were unanimous on one detail: “Only one of the three officers on duty that night tried to do anything.”
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
I came by the guard on duty in the watchroom by the door.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
