duty
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On top of duty, pubs in England must charge 20% VAT.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
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
Government guidance says the duty should "always be applied in a proportionate way" depending on the circumstances of the case and that organisations should avoid an "overly bureaucratic and burdensome approach".
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
Even the guardsmen had joined the mob, delaying their duty to drive the caravan on time.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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