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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Noun
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Over the course of her career, Karen Powers worked in the offices of three State Farm agents as a kind of office manager with, eventually, duties of selling insurance herself.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
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Hyundai Motor Group has confirmed deployment at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America by 2028, where initial duties will involve parts sequencing before expanding into full component assembly by 2030.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Values to be tested Its obsession is also unusual in an industry prone to mission drift, where tech companies are founded on noble notions of improving humanity — before the obligations to investors take over.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Instead of using those safeguards, the administration has layered additional education spending on top of the Blueprint, increasing long-term obligations while ignoring current fiscal constraints.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of the key responsibilities Warren taught his pupils was how to show restraint, according to Knox.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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As a father, homeowner and small business owner, Gabrielyan spoke of his financial responsibilities — and not only to his own family, but to three employees and their families, whose livelihoods depend on the paychecks from him.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Naz Ahmad is the co-director of a clinic at the City University of New York School of Law that aims to meet unmet legal needs for Muslim and other communities.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Other clergy arrange haircuts and grocery deliveries to help meet people’s basic needs.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
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Rushing will probably cause more problems, especially if group commitments are involved.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Of Texas' six pledges in the cycle, four are three-star prospects, while the Longhorns also hold commitments from one four-star and one five-star recruit.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Devoirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoirs. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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