sense of duty
Example Sentences
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I find myself caught between a sense of duty and uncertainty about what obligations I actually have — or, for that matter, what obligations I am prepared to take on.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The memorial committee had to decide how to represent the late Queen to future generations and Lord Janvrin said they had wanted to show her "very strong sense of duty" and sense of public service.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
His personality was marked by a strong sense of duty, humility, and selflessness.
From Slate ● Feb. 16, 2026
For officers like Chand, the community support has helped heal the trauma of the unrest and reinforced their sense of duty.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Gogol was aware of an obligation being fulfilled; that it was, above all else, a sense of duty that drew his parents back.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
