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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Eriyonna Walcott, a 3rd Class Cadet, beelined to the Ecuadorian ship docked next to the Eagle in Norfolk after she was let off duty one afternoon.
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The estimate does not fully capture the federal government’s longer-term personnel costs, including the accrual of veterans’ benefits tied to active-duty service, such as retirement and education benefits.
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Leaders who want durable AI revenue need to treat commercial clarity as an obligation before the market turns confusion into precedent.
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Taking time to understand the legal obligations, reviewing account documents and exploring repayment or debt relief options when necessary can help families make informed financial decisions during an already challenging time.
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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
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In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Instead, the space agency is planning a mission to rescue the telescope and extend its mission for several more years – negating the need to spend more money to replace the observatory, NASA said in a press release.
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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