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responsibilities

American  
[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-teez] / rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ tiz /

noun

  1. the plural of responsibility.


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Responsibilities of the top job include chairing debates between peers, performing ceremonial roles at events such as the State Opening of Parliament, and having the final say in summoning ministers to answer urgent questions.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Logano this week was fined $10,000 for violating NASCAR’s safety code, under “Driver Responsibilities & Driver Protective Clothing/Equipment.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024

Responsibilities previously carried out by the operations chief will be taken over by other executives, it said.

From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2023

Responsibilities include planning and speaking at community events, addressing issues facing the Muslim community and providing religious guidance, Azam said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2022

Responsibilities have fallen away from them, obligations, old hates and grievances; now for a short while they can play again like children, but this time without the pain.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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