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responsible

[ri-spon-suh-buhl] / rɪˈspɒn sə bəl /




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The law’s advocates have said social-media platforms leave young people vulnerable to cyberbullying and sexual exploitation and are responsible for worsening mental health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

His work has made him a social media star, responsible for some of the most-requested looks, including Jack Grealish's long-on-top, shaved-at-the-sides cut.

From BBC • 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

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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