duties

Example Sentences

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It is understood the serving officer under investigation is not on restricted duties.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He said the European Union wasn’t complying with the deal and that the higher duties would take effect this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Under current district policy, which stretches over 100 pages, a reassignment is not defined as a new work role in another school and does not mean the accused would have similar duties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The ministers will also discuss cross-border sales via e-commerce sites which have generated huge volumes of small parcels that escaped customs duties and posed unfair competition to local retailers.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Elizebeth had taken up top-secret duties, and William was about to disappear overseas for a while, preparing for a possible war.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield