responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Rosa's mother has now announced through her lawyers that she is filing a lawsuit against the state and against Darmanin for their responsibilities in the affair.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The newly created positions can handle press and public-relations responsibilities that previously belonged to executives with titles like vice president or head of communications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
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
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
She would talk to her husband, yes, but he was dying, and she was the one who now managed the store and bore its responsibilities, and she had come to a decision.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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