line of duty
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
County sheriff’s deputy to die in the line of duty was Alfredo Flores, who succumbed in April 2024 to burns suffered from the Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2025
Their lives are put at risk in the line of duty, apprehending suspects, dealing with public disorder and more - but what happens to police dogs when their years of duty come to an end?
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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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