- plural of responsibility.
responsibilities
Example Sentences
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No provision of the Constitution says in so many words that Congress may not compel state officials to carry out federal law-enforcement responsibilities or to enact legislation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
It is also thought a change of job title would not preclude Venter from his contractual responsibilities.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
If you can solve the problem for, say, $20,000 or $30,000, that could be a much simpler solution than selling a home with $400,000 in equity or taking on the responsibilities of being a landlord.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
They’ve researched history and the law, war-gamed what-ifs, divvied up responsibilities and drafted emergency lawsuits and temporary restraining orders so they can be hurried into court at a moment’s notice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Some of them ran from responsibilities and some felt driven out of society by injustice.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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