as in duty
something one must do because of prior agreement
patient confidentiality has long been an integral part of a physician's professional devoir
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Noun
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Congress has a constitutional duty here.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026 -
Prosecutors said Schroer’s posts were intended to retaliate against Noem and Bondi over the performance of their official duties while serving in office.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The initiative represents a pivotal shift in how the kingdom approaches its cultural heritage and environmental obligations.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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His father, a real estate developer, had lost generations of Bessent family wealth by overleveraging his obligations.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity matters most today when money or responsibilities come up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Not peckish, not in need of a little boost—hungry, immediately and completely, hunger as urgent as any alarm clock.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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