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responsibility

[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-tee] / rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ ti /




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Giniger said she felt a "responsibility" to influence through her vote how "Jews and Israelis are perceived in the world today" at a time of rising antisemitism.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

The soldiers who will serve under these officers deserve leaders who have spent their college years preparing for that responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Not only did he offer to help out Piastri late in the race as the Australian was trying to pass Lewis Hamilton's fading Ferrari, but he also finally took full responsibility for the incident.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

I want you to put the responsibility of self-control on yourself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

“It's a huge responsibility to be the first. You don't just represent yourself, but all of us.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Over four years, those responsibilities would give instructors repeated opportunities to teach, observe, correct and assess the habits of a future officer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

All of these AI have specific roles and responsibilities within Vision’s home in his mind.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Brown taking charge of the June model shutdown in Washington allowed Amodei to focus on customer relationships and other CEO responsibilities, a person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

EET Fuels said it "takes its environmental responsibilities extremely seriously".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

He did not philosophize about the law or his responsibilities, but Tom noticed that he always maintained the same manner, no matter whether the prisoners were black or white or Mexican.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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