as in obligations
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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Powers at times structured the payments to avoid sending a single transaction of $10,000 or more to avoid triggering reporting obligations by the bank.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025 -
From that moment on, there was bipartisan agreement that while broadcasters carried obligations to serve the public interest, the government had no business dictating content.—
John Eger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ongoing inflation and higher tariffs resulting in onerous duties on shoe imports contributed to the increases.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The investigation, which includes an anti-dumping probe, comes just days after Mexican authorities slapped duties on an array of Chinese imports from textiles to steel and automotive parts.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 may bring tension between your inner life and outer responsibilities.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Be mindful of your own responsibilities, whether personally or professionally.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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That should put you on track to find the ideal laser or ink tank printer for your needs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The system is scalable to meet different mission needs, from surveillance and deterrence to active space engagement.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Missing from the response were commitments to disarm and have no role in Gaza's governance.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The law went into effect in the wake of numerous accusations by American brands and retailers that container shipping giants had spurned service commitments and charged excessive late fees during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Devoirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoirs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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