as in obligations
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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Tech leaders should prepare to comply with obligations for high-risk AI systems, including data quality, risk management and quality assurance systems, and enabling human oversight.—
Andrew Duncan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.—
Alexander Cooley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of her hosting duties, the stand-up comedian made her mark in a gold silk satin Prabal Gurung column gown featuring an overskirt and rosette detail at the hip.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.—
Ira Belsky,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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On multiple occasions since World War II, the United States has made bilateral security commitments to allies and partners in comparable postconflict situations.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Devoirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoirs. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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