duty
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“Our credibility has been built and sustained over many decades, and we have a duty to safeguard that priceless asset for our fellow citizens and for generations to come.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
“Zambia has a duty to protect its people’s interests, just as the U.S. protects its citizens, and the negotiations reflect this reality,” Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe said earlier this month.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“I’ll never minimize what happened on January 6. I’ll always believe, by God’s grace, we did our duty that day… the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution,” he said.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
BP stated it stands by its original statement regarding Manifold’s conduct, citing a duty of care to all employees.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“But, Leo, you’re on dish duty in a half hour.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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