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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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.
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
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Free time is sometimes less a chance to rest than an opportunity to take inventory of our obligations.
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Most states also establish a priority system for estate debts, with expenses such as funeral costs, probate administration fees, taxes and certain secured obligations generally taking precedence over unsecured debts.
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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.
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While his professional responsibilities continue to grow, Ronan remains focused on the human side of recovery.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will honor its commitments if the US does the same, while warning that Tehran will respond firmly to threats.
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Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
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