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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Consider the liberation of automating away the endless administrative tasks at work and domestic duties at home that have drained women's time and energy for decades.—
Erin Grau,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025 -
Others project small price bump from tariffs, saying say a drop in imports would strengthen the dollar, lowering import prices for Americans and at least partly offsetting the duties.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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City would be looking to acquire Luiz on loan until the end of this season, with no obligation to buy, while at present their Italian counterparts prefer a sale or loan with obligation to buy.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The hostage framework Israel has reached has come at a great cost, but the State of Israel has a moral obligation to do everything in its power to return all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One controller normally focuses on helicopter traffic, the individual said, but those responsibilities were combined with another controller’s Wednesday night.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Those who do not work are either disabled or having care taking responsibilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The need for long-term financial security informs your strategy as the moon meets Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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For professional advice, consult a dermatologist who can offer a more detailed exam and suggest the best products for your needs.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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