off duty
phrase
: free from assignment or responsibility
a police officer who was off duty at the time
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The remains of two Army soldiers who went missing while off duty from military exercises in Morocco were recovered in May, according to the Army.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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“Off duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20duty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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