- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Times, a longtime Mulholland booster, blamed “a faulty system which loads upon any man’s shoulders, no matter how broad, responsibilities that are too heavy for any man to bear.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The trade-offs for many parents are to either continue to work and pay — sometimes thousands of dollars a month — for childcare, or leave the workforce to take on caregiving responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
It highlighted an unregulated funeral industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and raised questions about whether two local authorities fulfilled all of their responsibilities regarding the registration of deaths.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
That schedule may be difficult for people with demanding jobs, family responsibilities, limited time, or restricted access to exercise facilities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
Not to mention my other responsibilities, like Louella.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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