duty
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However, immigrant rights lawyers argued the government failed in its duty to consult the State Department and assess whether it was safe for migrants to return home.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
They alleged she violated her duty and responsibility as a faculty member by directing and encouraging students to violate university policies that regulate free speech on campus and promote diversity and equal opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
The military has even introduced a new type of guard duty, where soldiers assigned as sky watchers take turns spotting incoming drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
A report by the independent watchdog Environmental Standards Scotland criticises ministers for failing in their duty to protect and restore the sea floor.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Perhaps most surprising is that most commandos were not criminals or delinquents: They volunteered for the special duty.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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