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duty

[doo-tee, dyoo-] / ˈdu ti, ˈdyu- /




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It was my duty to teach the canon, even if I didn’t agree with Didion, because my students needed to be aware of her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Since its introduction, organisations and individuals have been able to take public bodies to court for failing to abide by the duty.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello is still on duty to make sure she doesn’t go soft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Boots, sun cream, toothbrush: players on World Cup duty have plenty of essential items to remember.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

After a year of Shack & Shop duty, Chase was an expert organizer.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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