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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Noun
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026 -
The treasure keeper has all of the same duties as the usual banker.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Miley and Tish Cyrus have no further legal obligations, and the ruling sharply limits Jayme Lee’s options, leaving only the unlikely prospect of an appeal requiring proof of judicial error.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Temporary national programs During major crises like the one that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government may enact short-term protections like stimulus payments or collection pauses to help borrowers who cannot meet their payment obligations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Fatigue, medication schedules, side effects and appointments affect work, parenting, caregiving responsibilities, relationships and daily routines.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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On larger productions, the directing team could expand to as many as 10 members, each with distinct responsibilities.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Padding at the heels ensures these faux leather sneakers are comfy straight from the box, but they’re also designed to be simultaneously flexible and supportive to accommodate the needs of your weary feet during long travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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Denim weavers have adapted the technique to suit the fabric’s complex finishing process and consumers’ needs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Dec. 2025
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Japan and Europe are deepening defense ties amid growing unease over Washington’s security commitments at a time of Russian aggression and China’s surging power.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
14 June 2026
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Jaeger’s teammate Colton Steed also committed to the Horned Frogs, giving TCU two commitments from Round Rock.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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“Incumbencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbencies. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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