responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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But in a written submission, the Charity Commission's lawyer, Faisel Sadiq argued that Campbell could not "abdicate" her responsibilities as a trustee to simply be a figurehead.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Volunteer responsibilities range from welcoming and guiding spectators and athletes, to specialized roles, including medical care and language translation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
While this might work in theory, the problem with this approach is that it results in all rights and no responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
We are having trouble figuring out how to divide up groceries and cooking responsibilities.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 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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