do one's duty

Example Sentences

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"I felt it was my duty to come. I certainly felt it would be an unpleasant experience, but that's not a good enough reason not to do one's duty."

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2013

It requires a bold heart to be ready to do one's duty, unmoved by the sneers of others.

From The Child at Home The Principles of Filial Duty, Familiarly Illustrated by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

Helping her son in the apprenticeship of the Empire, Agrippina did her duty; but during restless times when misunderstanding is almost a law of social life, it is often very dangerous to do one's duty.

From Characters and events of Roman History by Ferrero, Frances Lance

It's easy to do one's duty when one doesn't care.

From Caesar's Wife A comedy in three acts by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

However, he was doing what he knew to be right, and, as he ruefully reminded himself, it was seldom pleasant to do one’s duty.

From The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana by Cullum, Ridgwell