line of duty
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Monday's incident marked the first time a Montreal police officer had been killed in the line of duty in nearly a quarter of a century.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Behind the military’s Berlin headquarters building, there is a memorial to the more than 3,000 military and civilian members of the German armed forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
She knows all too well about the horrors of serious injury in the line of duty.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
Although more incidents are being reported, available data still shows local law enforcement officers are far more likely to be attacked in the line of duty than immigration agents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
Between 1920 and 1933, a shocking ninety-seven agents died in the line of duty.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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