temporary duty
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of temporary duty
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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In 1953, my father, then an Air Force captain and on his way for temporary duty in Korea, was issued a Department of Defense Immunization Certificate, Form 737.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2021
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
I worked at the cafe all spring and in June I was called for temporary duty in the post office.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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