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
“But what they had was a fundamental seriousness that I don’t see now, a sense of duty, a sense that acts have consequences.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
“It’s a family with strong morals and a sense of duty who all come together each week.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025
I honor his courage, his career, his achievement, his sense of duty, his love of flight, and his love of the Corps.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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