responsibility
Example Sentences
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“We have a responsibility to keep people safe.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The semi-official Iranian Mehr News Agency reported that Iran had not claimed responsibility for the downed aircraft.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
That will help you both gain perspective and grasp the overall financial responsibility.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The preliminary report didn’t contain any recommendations for Boeing, which essentially shifted responsibility away from the plane and toward pilot error.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“Humphrey is a big responsibility, Garth. That’s why I don’t take him home. My husband’s been sick, too. Did you know that?”
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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