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
Rosa's mother has now announced through her lawyers that she is filing a lawsuit against the state and against Darmanin for their responsibilities in the affair.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Attrition has spread its staff thin, making it difficult to keep up with its other responsibilities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
However, she admitted that her enthusiasm about homeownership soon changed into fear at handling the many responsibilities that come with buying a property, including maintenance of the home and all the bills that are involved.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know,” I said again, not appreciating yet how keenly this man took his responsibilities.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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