be on duty
Example Sentences
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"Please pay attention to air alerts, protect your lives. Our services are working efficiently and are prepared; the Air Force and other defenders of our skies will be on duty 24/7, as always."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The city does not plan to order additional staffing due to the weather, as most employees will already be on duty, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025
Only one employee was scheduled to be on duty.
From Barron's • Oct. 3, 2025
Sagstrom and Korda, who describes this contest as “unfinished business”, will be on duty on opposite sides once again this week, as will Carlota Ciganda.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024
You ought to know those if you’re going to be on duty.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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