responsibility
Example Sentences
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A two-year public inquiry published in July 2021 concluded that the state should "shoulder responsibility" for the murder due to the "atmosphere of impunity" the government had created.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Robert considers the loans his responsibility, since it was his decision to take them out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Today's move "strengthens expectations" of the health board bosses he said, rather than absolving them of responsibility.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
“I have a responsibility to my daughters to be the best dad that I can be. I never want them to say ‘Dad got in an accident and he was never the same.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
“It’s your responsibility to be in it and everything. You too, Lonnie.”
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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