responsibly
Americanadverb
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in a sensible, trustworthy, and prudent way.
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in a way that reflects a duty or responsibility.
Example Sentences
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“People have been given this treasure trove of clues to go through without being given appropriate context and parameters to go through them responsibly,” said Moran.
But critics say the boutique waste hauler is not accomplishing anything environmentally useful and is selling the public a myth: that these plastics — multilayer plastic film, plastic bags, polystyrene — can be taken care of responsibly.
From Los Angeles Times
The rangers' job involves encouraging people to behave responsibly and to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
From BBC
“Affirm underwrites every application and we only approve people for what we believe they can responsibly afford to repay as Affirm never charges any late or hidden fees. We’re approaching this use case thoughtfully.”
From MarketWatch
The trust said it hoped to get more than 200 patients home today but emphasised the public could play their part by using services responsibly.
From BBC
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