responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Rosa's mother has now announced through her lawyers that she is filing a lawsuit against the state and against Darmanin for their responsibilities in the affair.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The newly created positions can handle press and public-relations responsibilities that previously belonged to executives with titles like vice president or head of communications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Attrition has spread its staff thin, making it difficult to keep up with its other responsibilities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
On Friday, authorities sought to ease tensions by transferring security responsibilities from ICE to state police and setting up designated protest areas.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
I was aware of a sense of freedom, as though I had no responsibilities at all.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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