duty

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club have "a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of the Gunners' players withdrawing from international duty during the most recent window.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It is focused on the fiduciary’s duty in carrying out these investments in professionally managed vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The European Union, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland will be excluded from this plan and face a 15-percent pharma duty, due to trade deals they earlier struck with Washington.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A high-ranking sheriff’s official has been relieved of duty in connection with the internal investigation, according to a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Army surgeon, was on duty at the Armory Square Hospital in Washington when he heard that President Lincoln and General Grant would be at the performance that night.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson