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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Various state and federal laws protect voters and their right to cast a ballot and protect elections officials in their duties.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
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Furthermore, because today’s postgraduate trainees are increasingly eager for meaningful public service, university hospitals that enthusiastically support military reserve duties will possess a unique, highly attractive recruitment tool for top medical talent.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Collateralized loan obligations, or CLOs, are funds that buy hundreds of leveraged loans and sell slices of the cash flow to investors at different levels of risk.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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But Wayans couldn't continue on the series due to his obligations to ABC's Happy Endings, and so Lamorne Morris joined in episode 2 as a new character.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer — followed by the sun entering this Water sign — brings focus to your orderly sixth house of health, work routines and day-to-day responsibilities, making this a strong month to improve your schedule and get organized.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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During Manhattanhenge, thousands of people gather in the streets, blocking traffic and foregoing other responsibilities to take some time to experience the event together.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Consider starting a light brainstorm with a teammate, using a quick sketch to express needs before words get heavy.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Based on the most likely of the parameters for an Antetokounmpo trade, the greatest needs likely will be a veteran big man and a floor-spacing shooter.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Both Israel and Hamas have accused the other of breaching the ceasefire and their commitments under the agreement.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Teens often have school or sports commitments and are new to the idea of carving out big chunks of time for work shifts.—
Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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“Incumbencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbencies. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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