line of duty
Example Sentences
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Behind the military’s Berlin headquarters building, there is a memorial to the more than 3,000 military and civilian members of the German armed forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Although more incidents are being reported, available data still shows local law enforcement officers are far more likely to be attacked in the line of duty than immigration agents.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025
"Sean was a soldier of great courage, who put the safety of others before his own safety in the line of duty," Martin said.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025
County sheriff’s deputy to die in the line of duty was Alfredo Flores, who succumbed in April 2024 to burns suffered from the Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025
This time, it was in the line of duty.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
