duty
noun
something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.
duties
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pluralof duty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But a vote Tuesday approving that transition sidestepped a battle between the county and City of Los Angeles over other federally-mandated duties long performed by LAHSA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
As a result it has had to fund record amounts of overtime payments and take neighbourhood officers away from community policing duties to cope with the demand.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Smith appears to be executing his catching duties very well, since opponents have scored just 10 runs and are hitting .160 against the Dodgers this postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Bradley Barcola: Sharp on the ball and did his defensive duties but, like Wirtz, must to do more in the final third.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The Gran had winked at Seven when she explained all the duties of the Uncle.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
