as in duties
something one must do because of prior agreement
patient confidentiality has long been an integral part of a physician's professional devoir
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
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Morgan identifies talent, while Tilis handles the finances and administrative duties.—
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
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The commission also emphasized that Verizon’s stricter unlocking obligations never applied industry-wide.—
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By 2030, the company expects Atlas to take on more complex responsibilities, including repetitive and heavy-load assembly work.—
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Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.—
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
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Depending on your space, heating needs, and comfort levels, a space heater can be an efficient heat source.—
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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.—
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Many boomers help with child care, though work commitments may limit their availability.—
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“Devoirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoirs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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