responsible

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The government at the time said universities were responsible for setting their own fees, and that it expected them to continue to deliver a high-quality education.

From BBC

If Valieva could not be held fully responsible for the medication she took because she was a child, then she should not have been allowed to compete with adults, he argued.

From Los Angeles Times

Until now, researchers did not know which nuclease was responsible for triggering this destructive chain reaction, making it impossible to design therapies aimed at stopping it.

From Science Daily

The force said it would "instigate investigations if directed by the courts and responsible authorities", adding: "As always, our thoughts are with Oki's family and friends who remain devastated by their loss."

From BBC

"What happened was barbaric, deplorable and shameful. We want the strictest punishment for those responsible," said Badshah Mian, managing director of Pioneer Knitwear.

From BBC