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duty

[doo-tee, dyoo-] / ˈdu ti, ˈdju- /




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Like all Fed Chairmen, Mr. Warsh will be judged on whether he accomplishes the fundamental duty of regaining and maintaining stable prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

These platforms also lack a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest, and sometimes charge operational and brokerage fees.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Sonny’s Walter Mitty-like imaginings do some valuable double duty in the novel.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The Supreme Court told us in Slaughter that the president’s constitutional duty is to take care that the laws be faithfully executed.

From Slate Jul. 13, 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

The position was created by statute in the 1800s; the marshal serves as the chief of police for the court, attends each court session, and handles ministerial duties, like paying the justices and their staffs.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

If your mother had a trusted individual carrying out duties of power of attorney, those duties expire at the moment of her death.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Lopez, the city manager, said the four targeted officials are still fulfilling their duties, despite the verbal attacks from Facebook and elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Benat Labaien combines coaching duties with a cutting-edge video analysis role and is known for using drones and other technology.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“I cahn’t linger, as I ’ave me duties.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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