- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It isn’t clear what Khan’s responsibilities will be at the EDC, or whether she will take an active role in the major development projects on the horizon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Swinney said his government would "engage constructively" on the devolution of responsibilities to Scotland.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Instead, take a close look at your day-to-day responsibilities and identify the specific tasks that drain you.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
For some, the exhaustion is severe enough to interfere with employment, family responsibilities, and everyday activities.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
“He is keeping up under his responsibilities and looking well, and we all owe him a great debt for his constant watchfulness and attention to our slightest wishes.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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