dutiful
Example Sentences
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In truth, the tie-wearing fox only became a cop because of his fondness for Judy, not out of a sense of dutiful conviction.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Dyer remained a dutiful son but, sensing that part of his life was now incommunicable to his parents, withheld his most important feelings from them.
"Older generations and state employees maintain dutiful compliance -- observing government mandates for black attire and periods of official grief," he told AFP.
From Barron's
The trials and tribulations of the dutiful new bride had families reorganise their daily routines to ensure they didn't miss out a single episode.
From BBC
“It Girl” is dutiful in giving Birkin credit as a serious actress and singer, but it never brings her fully to life.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
