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responsible

[ri-spon-suh-buhl] / rɪˈspɒn sə bəl /




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If the nonprofit LA28 spends more than it takes in, Los Angeles will be responsible for repaying the first $270 million in debts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

And it means recognizing that slowing America’s most responsible developers will accomplish little if dangerous actors continue moving ahead.

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

It said it has now patched the software bugs responsible for the mistakes.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

Federal workforce data show that agencies responsible for public lands have lost more than 27% of their workforce between September 2024 and February 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

I do think you should know I’m a very responsible twelve-year-old.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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