accept the responsibility for

Example Sentences

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“It is quite another to accept the responsibility for the shortcomings and mistakes that will inevitably occur with it.”

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 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

“He was more than willing to give a defendant a chance, but if you did not accept the responsibility for that, justice could be a little harsh,” Boente said.

From Washington Post • May 3, 2017

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

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin