as in duties
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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By then, customs duties from sugar and tobacco—produced by England’s slave economies in the Americas—accounted for a third of the Crown’s revenues.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Reportedly, the system has reached full operational status, shielding personnel from hazardous maintenance duties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The roster’s age and future payroll obligations put it in win-now mode.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The total amount reflects earned leave accumulated during Smith's tenure and does not include any additional severance beyond contractual obligations.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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In his absence, those responsibilities fall to the deputy mayor, according to the City Charter.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As kids get older, this transparency can cross over into talking honestly about social situations, financial decisions, or household values and responsibilities.—
Dina Gachman,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meyer argues that the state spends billions without addressing glaring needs, and 5200 could cost less than roller-coastering people through hospitals, courts, jails and prisons without putting them on a healthier track.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The majority of Americans belong to the working class and are finding their paychecks unable to keep up with the higher and higher prices of everyday needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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In a time when the message from Washington is to double down on fossil fuel use, Northeast governors are reneging on climate commitments.—
Susan Moynihan,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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He is expected to garner a handful of starts as Lugo and Michael Wacha are away due to World Baseball Classic commitments.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Devoirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoirs. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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