responsibilities

Example Sentences

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They have the power of the state behind them, and they have ethical responsibilities that go with that.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

"China and the United States both have responsibilities as major powers," he said, adding that "only through friendship can we achieve mutual development and become stronger".

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

But without the enormously impactful Doncic, his task has proven too tenuous, his responsibilities too unwieldy, his miracle too unworkable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

“We take our environmental responsibilities seriously and remain committed to safe, compliant, and transparent operations,” Formosa Plastics’ spokesperson said.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Though backshifting usually occurs when someone said something in the past, it also occurs when a proposition was generally believed in the past, as in This meant that Amy was taking on too many responsibilities.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker