responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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WASHINGTON—Being second-in-command at the Justice Department isn’t always a sexy assignment, with the deputy attorney general quietly juggling difficult responsibilities while others see the spotlight.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
They have the power of the state behind them, and they have ethical responsibilities that go with that.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
But without the enormously impactful Doncic, his task has proven too tenuous, his responsibilities too unwieldy, his miracle too unworkable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
“KBRA determined that a companywide prohibition is the only appropriate course consistent with its responsibilities to the market,” the company said.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Not long after Fischer reached Kruse and began the troublesome descent to Base Camp, they encountered Boukreev at the top of the Icefall, ascending alone, and Fischer harshly reprimanded the guide for shirking his responsibilities.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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