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
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
That is the test: if one can do one's duty when it means the loss of all one holds dear and valuable in the world.
From Caesar's Wife A comedy in three acts by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
In this moment of exaltation, to return safely to base, simply to do one’s duty, seemed too little to these fearless men.
From The Literary World Seventh Reader by Metcalf, John Calvin
One has come to a point when death seems very inconsiderable and only failure to do one's duty is an utter loss.
From Carry On Letters in War-Time by Dawson, Coningsby
