responsibilities
Americannoun
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He has since stopped missing classes and become better able to balance school responsibilities with his love for golf.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
They care for aging parents, support loved ones with disabilities, raise children and manage the countless responsibilities that come with being a family caregiver.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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
Nick Welker said he only posts online twice a week instead of daily as his farm responsibilities mount and family grows.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
That was a good thing, because the extra responsibilities could sometimes take away from practice time.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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