as in duties
something one must do because of prior agreement
few incumbencies of her office are as distasteful to the college president as fund-raising, of which there seems to be no end
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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This is in stark contrast to President Joe Biden’s approach, which was to forgive billions in outstanding obligations as a means of buying political support.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Based on this information, ask me 2-3 clarifying questions about my financial cushion and obligations.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Maybe weekly status updates are inconsistent, decisions get delayed because of unclear responsibilities or communication across departments stalls because of missing context.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hiring process, a collaborative effort with Posey, general manager Zack Minasian and the rest of the front office, has acted as another sort of crash course on the responsibilities of an MLB manager.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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This dual approach — consumer tool plus enterprise solution — reflects a broader strategy to meet the distinct needs of patients and healthcare systems in a regulated environment.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rangel added that the open house format gives candidates a more comfortable way to connect with recruiters and helps districts spot leaders who can meet the needs of every student.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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ComEd will announce this spring how many of those applicants have agreed to proffer the $200 million to $300 million in nonrefundable commitments in order to move forward.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Many boomers help with child care, though work commitments may limit their availability.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Incumbencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbencies. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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