- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Through a spokesperson, the university said Hudson does not have football responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Our goal is to regenerate the site, bringing long-term investment and jobs to Thurrock while taking our environmental responsibilities very seriously."
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
It’s not a job for the faint of heart, as it’s time-consuming and carries legal responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Quarantine rules can send a child home for days or weeks, causing a ripple effect on childcare responsibilities for parents in a country that does not have federally mandated paid sick time.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Tycho turned down the offer of a royal castle for his base—perhaps wisely, given the administrative duties and responsibilities that would have been involved, but not the kind of offer that most people would refuse.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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