How to Use beyond the call of duty in a Sentence

beyond the call of duty

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  • And that was above and beyond the call of duty for an actor.
    Vulture, 7 Mar. 2023
  • My wife is a health care worker and has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Those acts of kindness, above and beyond the call of duty, didn't start because of the pandemic.
    Peter Warren, Star Tribune, 26 Feb. 2021
  • This will increase the likelihood that people will be willing to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to help you.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
  • He was honored as the Westminster Firefighter of the Year in 1977 for heroism performed beyond the call of duty.
    Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Chefs and chief stewardesses get fed up answering calls for food and drink at all hours of the night, while other demands are beyond the call of duty.
    Lucy Alexander, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2021
  • When times got tougher for running a police department, Chief Jeff DeMuth always found a way to go above and beyond the call of duty.
    Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Giving to any particular person is still above and beyond the call of duty.
    New York Times, 8 Dec. 2020
  • There are some people who manage to rise to the occasion in a moment when they are most needed and somehow summon the will to go above and beyond the call of duty.
    James Freeman, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The amount of time and energy given by Mayor Poynter to this community goes well above and beyond the call of duty.
    Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2020
  • Go beyond the call of duty and contact the Federal Trade Commission and file a formal complaint.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2021
  • There are plenty of shaving lathers out there that offer protection against nicks and cuts, but this one from GEN2 appears to go above and beyond the call of duty.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Whittington, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
    Drew Broach | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 7 Dec. 2020
  • For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
    Drew Broach | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 7 Dec. 2020
  • For the first time in three years, the San Diego Police Department hosted an awards ceremony for officers who went beyond the call of duty.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022
  • Despite the odds seemingly being against them, these relatable educators go above and beyond the call of duty — all with a great sense of humor.
    Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Evans was promoted to officer in March 2015 and commended for bravery and going beyond the call of duty multiple times.
    NBC News, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Christine Trimmer, a lower elementary directress who works with children ages six to nine, said Normile frequently goes above and beyond the call of duty.
    Duard Headley, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Far from brutal mercenaries, the fighters are portrayed as heroes, going beyond the call of duty to help importunate countries fend off chaos agents often linked to the West, which is held in disdain.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Though problems abound, advocates acknowledge that Massachusetts went beyond the call of duty to help households during the pandemic.
    Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The officer of the year award is given to an officer whose actions exceed expectations after having been injured, faced danger to his or her life above and beyond the call of duty, and showed courage in a dangerous situation.
    Star Tribune Staff, Star Tribune, 22 May 2021
  • The Citizen of the Year initiative, which recognizes either long-term community service or significant community-wide efforts that rise above and beyond the call of duty, dates back to 1954.
    John Benson, cleveland, 18 May 2022
  • This is too valuable of a time to make assumptions that our leaders are conversing thoughtfully and professionally showing care while building resilience and challenging people to perform above and beyond the call of duty.
    Tim Hagen, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021

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