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
"I suppose one has to do one's duty."
From Is He Popenjoy? by Trollope, Anthony
It is charming to see such simple tastes and to aspire no higher than to do one’s duty and earn the approval of our fellow-creatures.
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de
I'm sorry, Sir Nigel, but—one must do one's duty, you know....
From The Riddle of the Frozen Flame by De Maris, Walter
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)
