responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Ned was not only removing Abby as head of Fidelity’s most important business—he was also stripping her of all operating responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Smart and guard Luke Kennard have taken larger ball-handling responsibilities along with James to offset the loss of Doncic and Reaves.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Overall, 41% of respondents to the Teacher Tapp survey reported seeing an increase in girls from more deprived backgrounds taking on responsibilities at home, with 8% seeing a significant increase.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
This brand-new definition of “tradwife” just sounds like the worst of all worlds: women having to work and handle all domestic responsibilities without any help at all.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
“That plate was a gift from the Education Committee when Principal Peattie assumed the responsibilities of being the principal of this school,” he said.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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