responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"We are both test pilots, and the spacecraft needs a crew of 2 to fly it, so we share the responsibilities," Parmitano said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He has since stopped missing classes and become better able to balance school responsibilities with his love for golf.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Developer Clarion Housing Group said it took "ecological responsibilities incredibly seriously".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
For many people, especially those supporting someone with a disability, caregiving responsibilities can span years or decades — reshaping careers, finances and retirement outcomes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Tycho turned down the offer of a royal castle for his base—perhaps wisely, given the administrative duties and responsibilities that would have been involved, but not the kind of offer that most people would refuse.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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