on duty
Example Sentences
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Campus police had six officers on duty at the event, approximately one-quarter of the full force, and local police weren’t on site, according to court records.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 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
The crimes are alleged to have taken place between 1995 and 2004 while the officers were on duty as constables.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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
Dora insisted that a skeleton crew remain on duty to take care of the regulars.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
