responsibilities
Americannoun
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Among those opposed to work trips, 64% are women, who often shoulder most of households’ parenting responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
One of Fluor’s responsibilities was to monitor local hires who worked on that base, including a man by the name of Ahmad Nayeb.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
The counterterrorism director’s responsibilities include coordinating policy for external threats as well as leading efforts to free wrongfully detained Americans around the globe.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
These charges fall under section 38 of the law, which outlines the responsibilities of accounting officers.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
We did a good job, worked a full day, and fulfilled our responsibilities; that was our mantra.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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