responsible
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The team used CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology to disable the gene responsible for producing NFIL3.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
It’s implied that Helen isn’t the most responsible mother, but there’s never a question of how deeply she loves her son.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“Oman stands ready to work with the United States and all responsible partners to promote stability, deter disruption, and safeguard our shared strategic interests,” the Information Minister Abdulla Al-Harrasi said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"We are a responsible government. We know what we are doing. So people should relax," Ruto said in earlier comments.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Shavuot had come and gone, and Anya turned twelve and became a bat mitzvah, which meant she was responsible for her own actions and had to answer for consequences as a result of them.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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