responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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That suggests the group is open to giving up some governance responsibilities, though it is resisting disarming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
A 20% to 30% bond allocation at age 40 would be reasonable for some investors, especially those with ongoing financial responsibilities, while others may hold less than 10%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
One of Fluor’s responsibilities was to monitor local hires who worked on that base, including a man by the name of Ahmad Nayeb.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
A number of mayoral posts have also been introduced in England, with varying powers and responsibilities.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Given the responsibilities for other lives he’d taken on, disregarding symptoms of hepatitis for a month seemed almost a selfish act to me.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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