duties

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Unlike governor, these positions typically have very specific duties, and with the exception of attorney general, rarely come with a bully pulpit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The three-page memo provides an overview of Trump's physical examination and diagnostic testing, in which Barbabella concludes that the leader is "fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State."

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The U.S. government accused First Brands Group of tariff fraud, alleging the bankrupt auto-parts supplier undervalued imported goods from China to avoid paying higher duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Each role carries distinct duties and powers of oversight.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Extra duties, like breaking the open code in the Doll Woman letters in 1944, made her working days even longer.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield