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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The section Democrats are now invoking, which allows for the permanent removal of a president deemed unable to discharge his duties, has never been used.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
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The ship had spent more than a month at Souda Bay, Greece, before rejoining operational duties.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whether your spring or upcoming summer schedule is packed with events and obligations, this dress makes picking an outfit effortless.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The amendments also provide for members to have equal rights and obligations unless the governing documents state otherwise.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Princess Anne is often described as the Queen’s most like-minded child, known for her no-nonsense attitude, dry humor and unwavering commitment to her responsibilities.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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With Mercury and Saturn in your 4th house, this is a good time to divide responsibilities, set a schedule, or make a plan that supports stability.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal transitions impact plant care needs, making proper adjustments key to keeping them healthy.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Republican supermajority is reluctant to stop an unlimited cash flow to an ever-expanding school voucher program that bleeds billions from public schools, despite ample proof of sloppy bookkeeping and zero proof that voucher students’ needs are adequately met.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Valkyries still waiting on potential starters Notably not at Sunday’s practice were Williams, Jocytė, Kaila Charles, Iliana Rupert and Cecilia Zandalasini, who are still fulfilling international commitments.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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But long-term commitments to nuclear power made now will likely lock it in to countries' future energy mixes, said Joshua Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Incumbencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbencies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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