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 was more honorable to ride at races, to play high stakes, and drain three bottles at dinner, than to study and to do one's duty?

From In the Valley by Frederic, Harold

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

To do one's duty in love and obedience, to do what is right—these are the ideas which remain with one.

From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

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