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duty officer

British

noun

an officer (in the armed forces, police, etc) on duty at a particular time

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Example Sentences

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In accordance with government media regulations, AFP was accompanied by an army officer, who stepped out of earshot during interviews.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Today, he is one of the country’s most prominent prisoners—an army officer whose stature inside the ranks makes him too great a threat to be released.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Duvall was known for numerous tough-guy roles over an impressive six-decade career, such as the mafia consigliere in The Godfather and the forceful army officer in Apocalypse Now.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Chávez, a former army officer inspired by Marxist thinkers and revolutionaries such as Simón Bolivar and Fidel Castro, was one of the most consequential political figures in recent Latin American history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

But at that moment, Seward’s son Augustus, a career army officer, enters the room.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

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