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
"China and the United States both have responsibilities as major powers," he said, adding that "only through friendship can we achieve mutual development and become stronger".
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Gorden became pregnant during her junior year of college and for most of the next 12 years, she tried to balance her life as a professional soccer player with her responsibilities as a single mother.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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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