responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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WASHINGTON—Being second-in-command at the Justice Department isn’t always a sexy assignment, with the deputy attorney general quietly juggling difficult responsibilities while others see the spotlight.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
They have the power of the state behind them, and they have ethical responsibilities that go with that.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
Gorden became pregnant during her junior year of college and for most of the next 12 years, she tried to balance her life as a professional soccer player with her responsibilities as a single mother.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
“KBRA determined that a companywide prohibition is the only appropriate course consistent with its responsibilities to the market,” the company said.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Life, however, was yet in my possession, with all its requirements, and pains, and responsibilities.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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