- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Americannoun
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The mental load is a popular topic on forums like Reddit and Mumsnet, where women seek advice about how to talk to their partners about the exhaustion of trying to juggle so many different responsibilities.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
"We must establish with absolute clarity the causes of this event, verify compliance with safety protocols and determine any responsibilities that may arise," he said in a post on X.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
One of their most important responsibilities is swallowing senescent cells.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
But he said a division of responsibilities between state higher education systems developed in the 1960s needed to match modern-day needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
“And I know he regrets not being able to properly settle his responsibilities here.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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