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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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026 -
During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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From there, aspiring digital nomads should research countries offering remote-work visas, understand tax obligations, develop a realistic travel budget and assemble a technology setup that supports uninterrupted productivity.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Critics, particularly in the technology sector, argue the measure could force entrepreneurs and investors to sell assets to meet tax obligations, potentially disrupting businesses and discouraging investment.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Certification meets robotics Industry groups view certification as becoming increasingly important as autonomous machines take on more responsibilities in industrial settings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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While his professional responsibilities continue to grow, Ronan remains focused on the human side of recovery.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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District officials said staffing and budget decisions are made at the school and department level by building and department leaders based on the needs of individual schools and departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Some put it toward their general budgets, while others target specific needs.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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With the almighty Sun highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, commitments benefit from structure that includes realistic timelines and steadfast follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Harris noted that processing of rare earths can be extremely dirty, involving heavy chemical use that can contaminate water resources without close monitoring of companies' sustainability commitments and enforcement by federal regulators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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“Devoirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoirs. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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