responsibility
Example Sentences
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“I’m doing this work as a Black man from the South Side of Chicago, but I still feel a deep responsibility to reach across communities and neighborhoods.”
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
"It was very, very, very difficult to pinpoint anybody who would take responsibility for this money," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“It’s my responsibility to be a steward of the brand and set it up for the next person,” McAlear said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
“I have a responsibility to make strategic changes that reflect that I really heard those things or saw those things,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“Gabe,” Mom says like she’s beginning a business meeting, “we want you to know that we’re proud of you for taking responsibility for your actions and agreeing to participate in this restorative justice program.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.