in the line of duty
idiom
: while doing one's job
a soldier/policeman/fireman who was killed in the line of duty
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In 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act, which encourages the nation to observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time to honor and remember those killed in the line of duty.
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
FitzGerald said the governor signed a similar bill into law last year to hike disability pension payments to 100% of regular compensation for first responders injured in the line of duty.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
The holiday meant to commemorate the military personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty often kicks off with parades and services across Southern California.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
The promotion is also a fundraising event for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, which provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
FitzGerald said the governor signed a similar bill into law last year to hike disability pension payments to 100% of regular compensation for first responders injured in the line of duty.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
The holiday meant to commemorate the military personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty often kicks off with parades and services across Southern California.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
The promotion is also a fundraising event for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, which provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
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“In the line of duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20line%20of%20duty. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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