sense of duty
Example Sentences
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His personality was marked by a strong sense of duty, humility, and selflessness.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026
For officers like Chand, the community support has helped heal the trauma of the unrest and reinforced their sense of duty.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
A sense of duty, rooted for many in a profound Christian faith, impelled each to take extraordinary risks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
His statement about not using his titles, more or less a resignation letter, didn't have any flicker of remorse, continuing to assert his sense of duty and honour.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
Vincent tells him he has a sense of duty to Sien and her children.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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