as in duty
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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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports and a 10 percent duty on Canadian energy imports, escalating concerns about a trade war between the two countries.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Products from Cambodia would face duties of more than 3,500% because its producers elected not to cooperate with the U.S. probe.—
Nichola Groom,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Is disaster relief a federal obligation, a collective insurance policy for the nation?—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The masters of ballyhoo chopped it up on the delicate handling of awards campaigns, the elusiveness of Gen Z consumers and how marketing around blockbusters and franchises is now a year-round obligation to keep fans engaged and interested.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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When freed from this responsibility, women can pursue education that increases their earning potential by as much as twenty-five percent for each additional year in school.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But adulthood can also come with come with a mountain of responsibility, from paying your own bills to deciding where to live, which can can be overwhelming to navigate all at once.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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