- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I want to honor her wishes regarding her burial, which she has already prepaid, but I’m concerned about the responsibilities involved with administering the estate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Today, most families depend on two incomes, fewer people are married and families have fewer children to share the caregiving responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Greater Manchester mayorality, created under the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government, came with responsibilities in areas such as transport, planning, skills, and economic development.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
It isn’t clear what Khan’s responsibilities will be at the EDC, or whether she will take an active role in the major development projects on the horizon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“As a veterinarian, I have certain responsibilities with regard to the transportation of dead animals, sir. I can’t just knowingly ship a dead animal with an infectious disease across state lines.”
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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