accept the responsibility for

Example Sentences

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“I led the debate prep and I accept the responsibility for inadequately preparing him,” Mr. Wolfson said.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2020

“I fully accept the responsibility for the work that was done. I also fully accept the responsibility for understanding what went wrong, what we can do better, and to implement that as quickly as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2019

"Let me be very clear, I accept the responsibility for the acts that caused me to be here today," he said.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2019

“Obviously, the past three years have not been what any of us expect, and as head coach, I accept the responsibility for those seasons.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 4, 2016

“Then you should say, ‘Los Alamos cannot accept the responsibility for the safety of the Oak Ridge plant!’

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin