beyond the call of duty
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Maria struggles with life-defining issues beyond the call of duty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
He was "going beyond the call of duty", the prosecutor at the Old Bailey trial in 2020 said.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The city’s reporters and anchors with roots in the community go beyond the call of duty in a time of devastation and loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025
They wanted Taylor to have a Medal of Honor, the military’s highest decoration given to service members who go above and beyond the call of duty, often risking their lives through selfless acts of valor.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
It was like she had this quota to fill in order to not be a crappy mother, and my filmmaking was above and beyond the call of duty.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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