- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“I understand that being a musician comes with big responsibilities, both on and off stage, and I know that I fell short that day. I am reflecting on the disappointment and concern that I caused.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Mathews, who lives in Pearland, Texas, balances teaching college accounting courses online with his caregiving responsibilities, though he had to scale back his financial-literacy nonprofit, Alliance Financial Ministries, when his wife’s care needs accelerated.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
On one side are progressive, feminist, so-called Brooklyn Dads, who are famously driven by a belief that they should split child-rearing responsibilities with their partners equally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
They added that existing legal arrangements mean deputy commissioners must undertake the regulator's responsibilities and "ensure continuity of leadership".
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Now she would have to take over Lord Roke’s responsibilities.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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