responsibility
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My parents were big on responsibility and possibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
That will help you both gain perspective and grasp the overall financial responsibility.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
"The Secret Service's focus is straightforward: to ensure everyone attending the game can enjoy the game and have a safe experience, while we carry out our responsibility to protect the President of the United States."
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The United States has not accepted responsibility for the attack, although the military is investigating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
In the third year, I was made a prefect—a student who’s given some responsibility for monitoring the other kids and running some school activities—and I had my own room.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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