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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William Hensley, a former Postal Service official familiar with election mail, said he was concerned about rushing out significant extra duties for postal workers handling business mail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
But parliament is struggling to approve suggested laws, which include unpopular measures such as imposing duties on parcels from abroad, intended to boost revenues.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
In separate interviews, the three journalists detailed how they handled their duties and serving their viewers while also dealing with their own personal fears, including worries that family members might be in harm’s way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"We will continue to faithfully perform our duties as usual," they said in a statement cited by The Chosun Daily.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
But Gordievsky was already briefed on his new duties, and he recognized instantly that the meeting was a pretext for something else.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
