not on duty
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, Hames, the senior investigating officer, told jurors he was not on duty when the police response to Xielo entering the water began, which he said would have been "chaotic".
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
He was a festival staff member but was not on duty that day.
From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025
A union that represents members of the armed forces said all of the attack victims are in the South African army, although they were not on duty at the time.
From Washington Times • Jul. 24, 2023
Initial information indicated the investigator with the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office was not on duty at the time and a motive for the shooting was not yet known, Sgt.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023
The novelty of newcomers had brought out almost all the men who were not on duty or asleep, so the cellar was crowded and warm.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
