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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During their press duties in the days before the Super Bowl, players from both teams were asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s attendance at the game.—
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The corporal, while on duty in his marked patrol car, reportedly encountered the girl on North Avenue in front of Coppin.—
Keith Daniels,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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While changes to the administration of loans may occur, the underlying obligations are expected to persist.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Grande added that labels know how a young star’s life will change and have the obligation to protect them.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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There's also bipartisan pressure to enforce nonprofit hospitals' responsibility to provide charity care in exchange for their no-tax status, and to more closely examine a drug-purchasing program that many such facilities can take advantage of to get steep discounts on pharmaceuticals.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, creating balance across the festival and making space for different perspectives is the responsibility of the Berlinale rather than individual films or filmmakers.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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And no commercial business’ indirect costs reflect the needs of scientific research.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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In most cases, the use of corticosteroids can help eliminate the need for systemic treatment.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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