in the line of duty

idiom

: while doing one's job

a soldier/policeman/fireman who was killed in the line of duty

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Proposition 311 would pay $250,000 to the spouse or children of a first responder killed in the line of duty as the result of a criminal act. —

Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024 Harris’ position was tested just months into her service as district attorney when a police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2004. —

Donovan A. Watts, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 The measure would also establish a $1 million death benefit paid to the family of any officer killed in the line of duty, on top of any existing benefits available. —

Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 Officer Said is now the latest officer in Michigan to die in the line of duty. —

Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the line of duty

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