- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"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
How do you delegate the tasks you formerly did, lead former peers and juggle increased responsibilities?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Even Anne would relax and forget her responsibilities as the oldest.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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