duty officer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He said he had been the duty officer who received the call on Saturday morning.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
When Issa’s wife reported the general had been abducted, Tévoédjrè naturally asked Capt. Samary, the QRF duty officer and secret plotter, to investigate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Due to the treacherous terrain and the area’s track record of challenging rescues, the duty officer immediately requested helicopter support from the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025
The Sikh Coalition said the ruling should have “a positive effect” on cases such as Capt. Toor, who is appealing his limited accommodation as an active duty officer.
From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2022
As I watched the duty officer straighten up and look at the next car, a brazen breeze picked up around us.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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