temporary duty
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of temporary duty
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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That doesn't include another 1,500 troops considered there "on temporary duty," whose number changes daily, according to the U.S. officials.
From US News ● Oct. 20, 2016
The Chief Justice may call any retired judge back to temporary duty in a lower federal court at any time.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2016
The policy regards long-term temporary duty expenses for shipyard workers.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2015
But these scientists were paid as if they were on temporary duty for up to 14 years — long after most had permanently relocated to job sites.
From Washington Post ● May 19, 2012
Women who did get assigned to another section were usually staffed on temporary duty and eventually returned, keeping the two offices full, at least for the moment.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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