on duty
phrase
: engaged in or responsible for an assigned task or duty
not allowed to take personal calls while on duty
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In February, a federal judge halted a California law that prohibited federal officers from wearing masks while on duty.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Sources with direct knowledge told the outlet that more than 130 officers, some working overtime, are expected to be on duty as part of the couple’s special event permit.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Sources with direct knowledge told the outlet that more than 130 officers, some working overtime, are expected to be on duty as part of the couple’s special event permit.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
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“On duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20duty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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