- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Americannoun
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A hybrid scheduled offers the best of both worlds — the flexibility needed for personal responsibilities, combined with the face time necessary for social connections and career growth, the research found.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
Hüppe says the workshop system fails in one of its most basic responsibilities – to rehabilitate disabled people in order to prepare them to work in the mainstream economy.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
“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
“As Commissioner Goodell has emphasized, participation in the NFL is a privilege that carries with it significant responsibilities, including accountability.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
The boy was simple, Cora decided, responsibilities of his office notwithstanding.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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