on duty

Example Sentences

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On the night of the attack, she was reportedly turned away by a nearby private clinic, which said it did not handle emergencies and had no doctor on duty.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

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 after confirming that her fetus still had heart tones, the OB-GYN on duty, Dr. Britte Smith, said she couldn’t induce yet.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The state broadcaster reported 247 people were on duty underground at the time of the explosion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

‘You used to like the inside of an inn better than the outside yourself. You were always popping in, on duty or off.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien