responsibility
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The charity sale marks a "tangible expression of innovation, responsibility, and long-term vision for future generations," Sotheby's said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Much as we respect that with great power comes great responsibility, it’s a lot dreamier to imagine what we could do with all that might if it were simply handed to us.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
He says he wants to "rescue" Brazil, promising to be tough on crime and prioritize fiscal responsibility.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
We want to make sure we are there when they are ready to book because those companies are not going to take on the responsibility of actually doing the bookings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The boundaries of Texas are set without restrictions on slavery, and the U.S. government takes responsibility for Texas’s debt.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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Species that live this way form colonies containing overlapping generations, cooperate in raising young and divide reproductive responsibilities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Unlike renting, homeownership can come with new responsibilities like mowing the lawn — and new expenses like homeowners association fees.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Student workers are shouldering bigger responsibilities, such as leading projects, as AI takes over menial tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Times, a longtime Mulholland booster, blamed “a faulty system which loads upon any man’s shoulders, no matter how broad, responsibilities that are too heavy for any man to bear.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"I'd rather have the responsibilities that I have," I say.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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