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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City of Doncaster Council has also launched a health and safety investigation into the death, which a spokesperson said was "in line with our statutory duties".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 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
This was the first game that Broncos coach Sean Payton took over playcalling duties and — thanks in large part to the Chargers’ defense — his team fell far short of overwhelming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Galileo accepted, even though the increase in salary would only take effect from the following year, and even though it would commit him to burdensome teaching duties.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
