responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Chopra does not “have any active responsibilities at UC San Diego nor will he have any active responsibilities at any point between now and the conclusion of his appointment term,” the statement said.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Chelsea have five sporting directors with defined responsibilities, and player recruitment will be conducted in collaboration with him and those figures, "tweaking" the need to add experience with long-term planning.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
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
"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
I had let go of my dream of reading about when I was sixteen and took on responsibilities to help feed all the little ones that came to our family.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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