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responsible

[ri-spon-suh-buhl] / rɪˈspɒn sə bəl /




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He added material involving sex, gender, identity or other social or medical issues should be presented "in an age‑appropriate and responsible way".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That person is responsible for overseeing a multibillion-dollar budget, thousands of state employees and hundreds of state agencies.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Raymond was responsible for a pugnacious, no-surrender style that became Exxon’s signature, whether it was in negotiations with federal authorities over the Exxon Valdez cleanup or with foreign nations over contract disputes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

According to a new study, some of the substances that replaced ozone damaging chemicals are now responsible for spreading large amounts of a persistent "forever chemical" across the globe.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“Now, when they want to send the ultimate message, their own people are responsible for ‘protecting’ Stavros,” she said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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